Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ribavirin
Drug Class
Antivirals For Systemic Use
Chemical Class
Triazoribose
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
J05AP01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Anti-C?
Uses
Ribavirin is an antiviral medication that is used to treat chronic hepatitis C . Ribavirin is not effective when used alone. ribavirin mu...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Triazoribose
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antiviral Agents pharmacological group
Ribavirin also known as Tribavirin. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Triazoribose. It belongs to Antiviral Agents pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antiviral Agents pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Ribavirin is 244.20.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
400 mg — 12 hourly
For Hapatitis C, for 6 months.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Ribavirin is not effective when used alone and must be used in combination with other medications to treat hepatitis C. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guid
3
Child · Oral
2.5 to 5 mg/kg — 8 hourly
For 1-2 Weeks
Safety Alerts
Renal impairment, severe hepatic dysfunction or decompensated cirrhosis, autoimmune disease (including autoimmune hepatitis), history of severe psychiatric condition, severe cardiac disease, unstable or uncontrolled cardiac disease in previous 6 months, haemoglobinopathies, severe debilitating medical conditions
Important Warnings
haemoglobin concentration should be monitored during the treatment and corrective action taken, cardiac disease
assessment including ECG recommended before and during treatment
discontinue if deterioration), gout, haemolysis, patients with a transplant
risk of rejection, risk of growth retardation in children, there versibility of which is uncertain, consider starting treatment after pubertal growth spurt, severe dental disorders, severe ocular disorders, severe periodontal disorders, severe psychiatric effects
Exclude pregnancy before treatment
effective contraception essential during treatment and for 4 months after treatment in women and for 7 months after treatment in men
routine monthly pregnancy tests recommended
condoms must be used if partner of male patient is pregnant (ribavirin excreted in semen)
Side Effects
GI disturbancealopeciaanginaanorexiaanxietyaplastic anaemiaarrhythmiasarthralgiaastheniaataxiabipolar disorderscardiomyopathycerebral haemorrhagecerebral ischaemiacheilitis
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines
especially: azathioprine
or medicines to treat HIV or AIDS. This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect ribavirin
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Inhalation Soln (freshly prepared) Store at room temperature. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture. Use within 24 hrs if kept at room temperature.
Price Intelligence
Rs 791.85
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 10 · approved 18 Aug, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 791.85
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Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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