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Ribavirin

Ribavirin (Copegus) is an antiviral ingredient used with other medicines to treat chronic hepatitis C. This page covers the one capsule formulation in this catalogue.

Medicine containing Ribavirin

Copegus

Chronic Hepatitis C

200mg

Ribavirin capsules for chronic hepatitis C. It interferes with viral RNA and the cell's messenger RNA, stopping the virus from replicating.

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Key points

  • Ribavirin is an antiviral that stops the hepatitis C virus from reproducing in the body.
  • The listed capsule (Copegus 200mg) is used as part of a combination treatment prescribed by a doctor.
  • Ribavirin may cause anaemia and fatigue; your doctor will monitor your blood counts during treatment.

What Ribavirin is used for

The antiviral ribavirin is listed for chronic hepatitis C, a long-term liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. It is taken as part of a combination antiviral treatment prescribed by a doctor.

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