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Rebetol.(Drug overview)

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Pronounced: REB-eh-tol

Generic name: Ribavirin

Why is Rebetol prescribed?

In combination with the interferon drugs Intron A or PEG-Intron, Rebetol is prescribed to treat chronic hepatitis C. Rebetol is always used with one of the other drugs. By itself, it is ineffective against hepatitis C.

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