Rebetol
Ribavirin at the 200mg hard capsule strength, used in the management of chronic hepatitis C alongside another antiviral. A nucleoside analogue.
- Category
- Antivirals
- Active ingredient
- Ribavirin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 200mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Rebetol on your behalf.
- Condition
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Alternative names
- Copegus
- Therapeutic class
- Antiviral
- Pharmacological class
- Nucleoside Analogue
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; severe cardiac disease; haemoglobinopathies; severe renal impairment
- Minor side effects
- nausea; fatigue; headache; insomnia
- Moderate side effects
- anaemia; rash; cough; dyspnoea
- Dosage forms
- Capsule, hard
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Merck Sharp & Dohme
- Onset time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- Until treatment course completion
- Storage instructions
- Store in dry place.
- Drug interactions
- Didanosine; Stavudine; Zidovudine
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in children.
Precautions and warnings
mandatory contraception for both genders during and after treatment; regular blood count monitoring required; maintain adequate hydration
Serious side effects
haemolytic anaemia, requires immediate medical attention; severe depression, requires immediate medical attention; pancreatitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Ribavirin at the 200mg hard capsule strength, used in the management of chronic hepatitis C alongside another antiviral. A nucleoside analogue.
Mechanism of action
Works as a nucleoside analogue that inhibits viral replication by interfering with RNA synthesis. When used in combination with interferon, it disrupts the viral lifecycle to reduce viral load.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated; high risk of teratogenicity. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Rebetol is a formulation of Ribavirin, an antiviral medication used in the management of chronic Hepatitis C. The same active ingredient is also sold under the brand name Copegus. It is supplied as a 200mg tablet and is for patients addressing this condition.
Buying Rebetol online
Generic Ribavirin, often produced in India, offers a consistent option for patients far from a well stocked local pharmacy. As with any complex antiviral treatment, this medication is best used under a doctor’s ongoing care to manage the therapy properly.
What you will receive
Rebetol is the originator brand name, made by Merck Sharp & Dohme. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Merck Sharp & Dohme and do not ship the original Rebetol.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Ribavirin) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.