Tecovirimat Capsules

TECOVIRIMAT (Te ka VIR ee mat) treats infections caused by viruses. This medication does not kill the virus and it may still be possible to spread the virus to others. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria.

Take this medication by mouth with water. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day. Take it with food. Take all of this medication unless your care team tells you to stop it early. Keep taking it even if you think you are better.

Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be prescribed for children for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

• Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

• Headache
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.

To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:

• Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
• If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, pour the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• Diabetes
• Immune system problems
• An unusual or allergic reaction to tecovirimat, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• Breast-feeding

• Calcium acetate
• Lanthanum carbonate
• Live virus vaccines, such as smallpox vaccine
• Midazolam
• Repaglinide
• Sevelamer carbonate
• Sucroferric oxyhydroxide

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can unless it is less than 8 hours before the next dose. If it is less than 8 hours before the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take the next dose at the normal time.

Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.