Rebetol Prescription for Hepatitis C

Rebetol is a prescription drug often used in combination with other medications to treat chronic hepatitis C virus.

Rebetol FAQ

Can rebetol be used alone?

Rebetol is not effective when used alone. This medicine must be used in combination with interferon alfa or peginterferon alfa. Rebetol is sometimes given to people taking other antiviral medications to treat hepatitis C. You should not use Rebetol if you have autoimmune hepatitis, severe kidney disease, or a hemoglobin blood cell disorder.

What is ribavirin (rebetol)?

Ribavirin (Rebetol) is an antiviral medication that stops viruses from making copies of themselves in the body. What are the side effects of Ribavirin (Rebetol)?

Is rebetol safe for children?

Rebetol is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Chronic Hepatitis C. Rebetol may be used alone or with other medications. Rebetol belongs to a class of drugs called Hepatitis B /Hepatitis C Agents; RSV Agents. It is not known if Rebetol is safe and effective in children younger than 3 years of age.

Can rebetol be used with interferon alfa?

Rebetol is an antiviral medication that is used to treat chronic hepatitis C. Rebetol is not effective when used alone. This medicine must be used in combination with interferon alfa or peginterferon alfa. Rebetol is sometimes given to people taking other antiviral medications to treat hepatitis C.

What is rebetol used for?

What is Rebetol? Rebetol is a medicine used with either interferon alfa-2b or peginterferon alfa-2b to treat chronic (lasting a long time)hepatitis C infection in people 3 years and older with liver disease. It is not known if Rebetol use for longer than 1 year is safe and will work.

What does rebetol contain?

Contents of the pack and other information What Rebetol contains - The active substance is ribavirin 200 mg. - The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate (40 mg), croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate. The capsule shell contains gelatine, titanium dioxide (E 171).

Can rebetol be used with other medicinal products?

Rebetol must be used in combination with other medicinal products (see section 5.1). Please refer to the SmPC of (peg)interferon alfa for details on the recommendations of monitoring and management regarding the adverse reactions listed below before initiating therapy and other precautions associated with (peg)interferon alfa.