NATCO receives approval for the drug for the treatment of Covid-19
Drug Approval

NATCO receives approval for the drug for the treatment of Covid-19

Natco Pharma has received approval for Covid 19 drug molnupiravir capsules 200 mg. for Indian market, which will be sold under brand name Molnunat

  • By IPP Bureau | December 28, 2021

Molnupiravir is the first Covid drug authorized by Drugs Controller General {India) (DCGI) for the treatment of Covid 19 infection with Sp02>93% and who have high risk of progression of the disease including hospitalization or death.

This capsule was earlier approved in United Kingdom and United States of America. Molnunat will be marketed by Natco and will be priced affordably.

Molnupiravir is the first Covid drug available in Indian market with a minimal dosage duration of 5 days with promising viral clearance. Phase 3 trials of molnupiravir has shown significant reduction in hospitalization of Covid 19 patients.

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