Sovaldi for Hepatitis C Treatment

Sovaldi is a prescription medication used to treat chronic hepatitis C virus infection in adults.
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Drug
Where to get
Available by prescription at pharmacies.
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Sovaldi FAQ


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What is Sovaldi used for?

Sovaldi is an antiviral medication that prevents hepatitis C virus (HCV) from multiplying in your body. Sovaldi is used to treat chronic hepatitis C in adults and children who are at least 3 years old. Sovaldi must be given in combination with other antiviral medications (usually ribavirin with or without peginterferon alfa).

How does Sovaldi affect other medicines?

Sovaldi and other medicines may affect each other. This can cause you to have too much or not enough Sovaldi or other medicines in your body. This may affect the way Sovaldi or your other medicines work, or may cause side effects. Keep a list of your medicines to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist.

Is Sovaldi safe and effective?

It is not known if SOVALDI is safe and effective in children under 3 years of age with HCV genotype 2 or 3 infection, or with HCV genotype 1 or 4 infection. It is not known if SOVALDI is safe and effective in people who have had a liver transplant. are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if SOVALDI will harm your unborn baby.

Who makes Sovaldi products?

Manufactured for and distributed by: Gilead Sciences, Inc., Foster City, CA 94404 SOVALDI is a trademark of Gilead Sciences, Inc., or its related companies. 2020 Gilead Sciences, Inc.

What is Sovaldi?

genotype 2 or 3 infection without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis in combination with ribavirin SOVALDI is used to treat children 3 years of age and older with chronic HCV genotype 2 or 3 infection without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis in combination with ribavirin.

Who makes Sovaldi?

Manufactured for and distributed by: Gilead Sciences, Inc., Foster City, CA 94404 SOVALDI is a trademark of Gilead Sciences, Inc., or its related companies. 2020 Gilead Sciences, Inc. All rights reserved. This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What should I know about Sovaldi vs Harvoni?

What should I know about Sovaldi vs. Harvoni? Sovaldi and Harvoni both treat chronic (long-term) hepatitis C caused by specific genotypes (strains) of the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Both of these drugs contain the active ingredient sofobuvir, but Harvoni also contains ledipasvir.

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