Intas launches immuno-booster add-on drug to standard Covid-19 treatment

The formulation is the active biological component of black cumin; it fortifies the immunity and ensures higher success in fighting infection, the company says

In its bid to provide an add-on to standard Covid-19 treatment, drug maker Intas has launched a novel, patented research formulation of Thymoquinone under the brand name of Thymotas that fortifies immunity and ensures higher success in fighting infection. 

Tested clinically, the Thymotas 12.5 mg is successful in building immunity and combating infections effectively in the current pandemic, the company stated on Tuesday. According to Intas, Thymotas' anti-viral effects have been demonstrated via an in-vitro test against SARS-CoV2 and has tremendous potential as a potent add-on to the standard treatment in COVID-19.

Thymoquinone is the active biological component of Nigella sativa, also