Hepcvel Benefits & Uses

Hepcvel is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatitis C

Hepcvel Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Hepatitis C Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: Given in combination with ribavirin
Geriatric	Disease: Hepatitis C Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: Given in combination with ribavirin
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hepatitis C Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: Given in combination with ribavirin

Hepcvel Related Warnings

Is the use of Hepcvel safe for pregnant women?

Hepcvel may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Hepcvel again without your doctor's advice.

Mild
Is the use of Hepcvel safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Hepcvel . If you see any side effects, stop taking Hepcvel immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Hepcvel again, only after your doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Hepcvel on the Kidneys?

Hepcvel may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Hepcvel on the Liver?

Hepcvel may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Hepcvel on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Hepcvel for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Hepcvel with Other Drugs

Hepcvel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Atazanavir

Carbamazepine

Mild

Itraconazole

Hepcvel Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hepcvel unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
HIV/AIDS
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Hepatitis B
Nausea and Vomiting
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)

Frequently asked Questions about Hepcvel

Is this Hepcvel habit forming or addictive?

Hepcvel is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Hepcvel . So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Hepcvel only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Hepcvel for mental disorders.

No

Hepcvel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Hepcvel

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Hepcvel with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Hepcvel

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Hepcvel with alcohol.

Unknown