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Generic: ribavirin View All Brands Rebetol, RibaPak, Copegus, Ribasphere A purine nucleoside - It is used with peginterferon alfa to treat hepatitis C				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What is this medicine? RIBAVIRIN (rye ba VYE rin) is an antiviral medicine. It is used with peginterferon alfa to treat hepatitis C. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: cancer blood disease like sickle- cell or thalassemia diabetes drug abuse or addiction heart disease history of depression, anxiety immune system problems kidney disease low blood counts, like low white cell, platelet, or red cell counts lung or breathing disease, like asthma man with a partner who is pregnant or trying to get pregnant other liver disease thyroid disease an unusual or allergic reaction to ribavirin, interferons, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast- feeding How should I use this medicine? Take this medicine by mouth with a full glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take with food. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Take all of your medicine as directed even if you think you are better. Do not skip doses or stop your medicine early. A special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each prescription and refill. Be sure to read this information carefully each time. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
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