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 can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Virbetol safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Virbetol. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

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?

Side effects of Virbetol rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Virbetol on the Heart?

Virbetol may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on 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?

No, there is no any evidence that Virbetol is addictive.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Virbetol as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Virbetol only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Virbetol for mental disorders.

No

Virbetol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Virbetol

Virbetol may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Virbetol

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Virbetol and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

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)