• Tecovirimat comes in a capsule form and should be taken by mouth with food for 14 days.
• Tecovirimat should be taken within 30 minutes after eating a full meal comprised of moderate to high fat that amounts to at least 25 gm of fat.
• Patients with swallowing difficulties can carefully open the capsule contents and mix it with either 30 ml of milk or sprinkle it over soft food such as applesauce or yogurt.
• The whole mixture should be consumed immediately or at least within 30 minutes of its preparation time.
The recommended dose of tecovirimat in adult and pediatric patients who weigh-
• Above 13 kg to below 25 kg: One capsule (200 mg) two times daily
• Above 25 kg to below 40 kg: Two capsules (400 mg) twice daily
• 40 kg and above: Three capsules (600 mg) two times daily
Dose adjustment of tecovirimat is not necessary while treating patients with a kidney or liver disease.
• Allergic to tecovirimat
• Children under 17 years of age
• With a weak immune system
Caution is required while using tecovirimat in-
• Pregnant and breastfeeding women
• Diabetes patients
• Men on fertility treatment
• Tecovirimat should be taken within 30 minutes after eating a full meal comprised of moderate to high fat that amounts to at least 25 gm of fat.
• Patients with swallowing difficulties can carefully open the capsule contents and mix it with either 30 ml of milk or sprinkle it over soft food such as applesauce or yogurt.
• The whole mixture should be consumed immediately or at least within 30 minutes of its preparation time.
Dosage & When it is to be taken
The dose of tecovirimat is calculated based on the body weight of the patients who are selected for smallpox treatment.The recommended dose of tecovirimat in adult and pediatric patients who weigh-
• Above 13 kg to below 25 kg: One capsule (200 mg) two times daily
• Above 25 kg to below 40 kg: Two capsules (400 mg) twice daily
• 40 kg and above: Three capsules (600 mg) two times daily
Dose adjustment of tecovirimat is not necessary while treating patients with a kidney or liver disease.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Tecovirimat should not be used in patients who are-• Allergic to tecovirimat
• Children under 17 years of age
• With a weak immune system
Caution is required while using tecovirimat in-
• Pregnant and breastfeeding women
• Diabetes patients
• Men on fertility treatment
