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COVID-19 Support lists molnupiravir for mild to moderate COVID-19 alongside azithromycin, dexamethasone, rivaroxaban and lung-fibrosis medicines, in tablets, capsules and bottles.

Azithromycin

Azithromycin

250/500/1000mg

Azithromycin tablets in 250mg, 500mg and 1000mg, a macrolide antibiotic for bacterial chest, throat, ear and skin infections, in packs from 20 to 360 tablets.

from $0.78 / tablet View

Dexone

Dexamethasone

0.5mg

Dexone is generic dexamethasone 0.5mg tablets, a steroid used for inflammation and severe allergic conditions, sold in packs of 30 to 360 tablets.

from $0.43 / tablet View

Esbriet

Pirfenidone

200/400mg

Pirfenidone tablets in 200 mg and 400 mg, the generic form of Esbriet, used to slow lung scarring in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Packs hold 30 to 180 tablets.

from $2.18 / tablet View

Molnunat

Molnupiravir

200mg

Molnunat is molnupiravir in 200mg capsules, a five-day antiviral course for adults with mild to moderate COVID-19 who face a higher risk of severe illness.

from $158.10 / bottle View

Ofev

Nintedanib

100mg

Ofev is generic nintedanib 100mg capsules, an antifibrotic taken twice daily to slow lung scarring in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and other progressive fibrosing lung diseases.

from $3.90 / capsule View

Rivaroxaban

Rivaroxaban

10mg

Rivaroxaban 10mg tablets are an anticoagulant that helps prevent blood clots after surgery and in other clotting conditions, sold as generic tablets in packs of 28 or 56.

from $0.85 / tablet View

Xarelto

Rivaroxaban

10/15/20mg

Rivaroxaban 10mg, 15mg and 20mg tablets, an anticoagulant taken for blood clot prevention and atrial fibrillation.

from $0.85 / tablet View

The antiviral made for the infection

Only one listing here is an antiviral for COVID-19 itself. Molnunat is molnupiravir 200mg in bottles, licensed for mild to moderate COVID-19 and meant to be started in the first days after symptoms appear. It works by introducing copying errors into the virus's genetic material so it cannot multiply properly. Nausea, diarrhoea and dizziness are the commonly reported side effects.

Medicines used around a COVID-19 illness

Everything after molnupiravir is licensed for something other than the virus, and each medicine is described below by its licensed use. Azithromycin and the two lung-fibrosis medicines are listed here for covid all the same. Their effect there is not guaranteed, and official references do not recommend them for it.

Azithromycin is an antibiotic, so it has no action on a virus. It is licensed for bacterial infections of the chest, throat, ears and skin, and comes as azithromycin tablets in 250mg, 500mg and 1000mg. It is usually a short course of one tablet a day, and loose stools and stomach upset are its usual side effects.

Dexone is dexamethasone 0.5mg tablets, a corticosteroid licensed for inflammation and severe allergic conditions. Steroids are best taken in the morning with food. Short courses commonly bring trouble sleeping, a raised appetite and higher blood sugar.

Blood-clot and lung-scarring listings

Rivaroxaban is a blood thinner, a different kind of drug from the others on this page. Xarelto comes in 10mg, 15mg and 20mg tablets, licensed for preventing blood clots and for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat), and plain Rivaroxaban is 10mg. The 15mg and 20mg tablets are taken with a meal. Bleeding, from nosebleeds and gums to heavier bleeds, is the main risk, and stopping it suddenly raises clot risk. More detail sits on the rivaroxaban page.

The last two groups treat scarring of the lungs. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (lung scarring with no known cause) is the licensed use of Esbriet, which is pirfenidone in 200mg and 400mg tablets, and of Ofev, the nintedanib 100mg capsules. Both are taken with food. Pirfenidone brings nausea and sun sensitivity, so sunscreen matters; nintedanib mostly causes diarrhoea and needs liver blood tests.

The strength numbers

The smallest tablet on this page is Dexone at 0.5mg. The largest figure is the 1000mg azithromycin tablet. One is a steroid and the other an antibiotic, so the two numbers say nothing about each other.

Sources

  1. Types of COVID-19 Treatment - CDC — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  2. COVID-19 Treatments - World Health Organization (WHO) — World Health Organization (WHO)
Which COVID-19 support medicines can I buy online in Hong Kong?

PockDose sells Molnunat (molnupiravir) 200mg bottles for mild to moderate COVID-19, azithromycin tablets in 250mg, 500mg and 1000mg, generic Dexone (dexamethasone) 0.5mg tablets, and generic Xarelto (rivaroxaban) tablets in 10mg, 15mg and 20mg. Some uses here are not guaranteed and official references do not recommend that use.

Which forms and strengths are listed in COVID-19 Support?

Molnunat holds molnupiravir 200mg. Azithromycin tablets come in 250mg, 500mg and 1000mg, and Dexone is dexamethasone 0.5mg. Rivaroxaban is there as a plain 10mg tablet and as generic Xarelto in 10mg, 15mg and 20mg.

How does PockDose deliver COVID-19 support medicines to Hong Kong?

Every order goes in a plain parcel without branding. By tracked courier it takes 5 to 9 business days; by standard airmail, 14 to 21, without tracking. The ordering FAQ has more.

What is Molnunat used for?

Molnunat is molnupiravir, an oral antiviral licensed for mild to moderate COVID-19. It is taken in a short course that starts soon after symptoms begin, because it acts on the virus while it is multiplying. Each unit is 200mg.

Does azithromycin work against COVID-19?

No. Azithromycin is an antibiotic and has no effect on the virus. It is licensed for bacterial infections such as chest, throat, ear and skin infections, which can sometimes follow a viral illness.

Is Dexone the same as dexamethasone?

Yes, Dexone is a brand name for dexamethasone, here in 0.5mg tablets. It is a corticosteroid, a medicine that damps down inflammation. The plain name and the brand name describe the same ingredient.

Which rivaroxaban strength is for atrial fibrillation?

In Xarelto, the 15mg and 20mg tablets are the ones used for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation, taken with the main meal of the day. The 10mg tablet is the lower strength used for clot prevention.