Molnupiravir

Common use

Molnupiravir is an medicine used for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19. Was authorized emergency use of molnupiravir for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in people 18 years of age and older: have a current diagnosis of mild-to-moderate COVID-19; who are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19, including hospitalization or death; and for whom other COVID-19 treatment options are not available or applicable.

Dosage and direction

Take molnupiravir exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Take molnupiravir (four capsules) every 12 hours for 5 consecutive days. Take this medicine as soon as possible after diagnosis of COVID-19 and within 5 days of when symptoms first appear. You may take molnupiravir with or without food. Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it. Usual Adult Dose for COVID-19: 800 mg orally every 12 hours for 5 days.

Precautions

Tell your doctor if you have any serious or chronic disease.

Contraindications

Molnupiravir may harm an unborn baby if the mother or father is using this medicine: If you are a woman, do not use molnupiravir if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 4 days after your last dose; If you are a man, use an effective birth control if your sex partner is pregnant or is able to get pregnant. Keep using birth control for at least 3 months after your last dose.
Do not breastfeed while using this medicine, and for at least 4 days after your last dose. If you use a breast pump during this time, throw out any milk you collect. Do not feed it to your baby.
Not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

Possible side effect

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to molnupiravir: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Common molnupiravir side effects may include: diarrhea, nausea; or dizziness.

Drug interaction

Other drugs may affect molnupiravir, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

Missed dose

Use the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if you are more than 10 hours late for the dose. Do not use two doses at one time.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention.

Storage

Store the Molnupiravir tablets in a tightly closed container at room temperature. Keep it away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight to maintain its effectiveness. Keep away from children.