Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ribavirin
Chemical Class
Triazoribose
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
J05AP01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Virabin?
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
You should not take ribavirin if you are allergic to it, or if you have: a hemoglobin blood cell disorder such as sickle-cell anemia or thalassemia
autoimmune hepatitis
moderate to severe kidney disease
if you are also taking didanosine
or if you are pregnant, or if you are a man whose sex partner is pregnant
Important Warnings
You should not use ribavirin if you have autoimmune hepatitis , moderate to severe kidney disease, a hemoglobin blood cell disorder, or if you take didanosine
Ribavirin can harm an unborn baby if the mother or the father is using ribavirin
Do not use if you are pregnant, or if you are a man whose sex partner is pregnant
Both men and women should use effective birth control while taking ribavirin and for at least 6 months after the last dose
Ribavirin is not effective when used alone and must be used in combination with an interferon
In rare cases, ribavirin can cause fatal heart problems
Get emergency medical attention if you have chest pain
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hivesdifficulty breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Ribavirin can cause anemia. In rare casesthis can lead to fatal heart problems. Get emergency medical attention if you have chest pain. Ribavirin may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: problems with your visionsevere pain in your upper stomach spreading to your backnauseavomitingdiarrheanew or worsening coughfeverstabbing chest painwheezing
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.
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 671.89
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 10 · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 671.89
Should you consider an alternative?
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