Hepcvel Benefits & Uses

Hepcvel is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatitis C

Hepcvel 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: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: Given in combination with ribavirin
Geriatric	Disease: Hepatitis C Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: Given in combination with ribavirin
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hepatitis C Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: Given in combination with ribavirin

Hepcvel Related Warnings

Is the use of Hepcvel safe for pregnant women?

Hepcvel can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Hepcvel right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Mild
Is the use of Hepcvel safe during breastfeeding?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Hepcvel on the Kidneys?

Hepcvel rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Hepcvel on the Liver?

Hepcvel has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Hepcvel on the Heart?

Using Hepcvel does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Hepcvel with Other Drugs

Hepcvel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Atazanavir

Carbamazepine

Mild

Itraconazole

Hepcvel Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hepcvel unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
HIV/AIDS
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Hepatitis B
Nausea and Vomiting
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)

Frequently asked Questions about Hepcvel

Is this Hepcvel habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Hepcvel 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 Hepcvel as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Hepcvel only on doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Hepcvel in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Hepcvel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Hepcvel

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Hepcvel with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Hepcvel

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Hepcvel with alcohol will be.

Unknown