Virbetol Benefits & Uses

Virbetol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatitis C

Other Benefits

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection

Virbetol 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: Either Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Hepatitis C Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hepatitis C Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Hepatitis C Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Above 5 years old can take

Virbetol Related Warnings

Is the use of Virbetol safe for pregnant women?

Virbetol should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Virbetol safe during breastfeeding?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Virbetol on the Kidneys?

Virbetol rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Virbetol on the Liver?

Virbetol has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Virbetol on the Heart?

Side effects of Virbetol rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Virbetol with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Abacavir,Lamivudine

Zidovudine

Azathioprine

Tenofovir

Emtricitabine

Virbetol Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Anemia
Thyroid problems
Hyperthyroidism

Frequently asked Questions about Virbetol

Is this Virbetol habit forming or addictive?

Virbetol is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Virbetol you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Virbetol is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Virbetol is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Virbetol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Virbetol

Taking Virbetol with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Virbetol

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Virbetol with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 804

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Copegus® (ribavirin)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Rebetol® (ribavirin)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Ibavyr® (ribavirin)