Medicine guide

Rebetol

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  • Prescription status not stated
  • Antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals taken into the body
Active substance
Ribavirin
Made by
Merck Sharp and Dohme B.V

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

What it is for

  • Rebetol is indicated in combination with other medicinal products for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C (CHC) in adults. Rebetol is indicated in combination with other medicinal products for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C (CHC) for paediatric patients (children 3 years of age and older and adolescents) not previously treated and without liver decompensation.

From the official label · 2026-09-30 · European Medicines Agency

Same active substance, strength and form in other countries

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SpainNo exact match for this strength and form

CanadaNo exact match for this strength and form

NetherlandsNo exact match for this strength and form

Details

Made byMerck Sharp and Dohme B.V
Active substanceRibavirin
Used inAntibiotics, antivirals and antifungals taken into the body
ClassificationJ05AP01 · Antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals taken into the body
Authorised on1999-05-06
Last updated by the regulator2023-11-07
EMA product numberEMEA/H/C/000246

Source: European Medicines Agency — medicine data · 2026-09-30 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA). Product information as published by EMA. Reuse terms: EMA legal notice (reproduction authorised).

Same active substance

These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.