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Ribavirin

Ribavirin Dosage

Hope Chang, PharmD, AAHIVPThienLy Neal, PharmD
Reviewed by Hope Chang, PharmD, AAHIVP, ThienLy Neal, PharmD
Last reviewed on July 7, 2021

The average cost for 168 tablets of 200mg of Ribavirin is $328.80 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 71.65% off the average retail price of $1,159.89.

capsuleCapsule

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Quantity

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Price per unit

200mg

30 capsules

$73.67

$2.46

tabletTablet

Dosage

Quantity

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200mg

168 tablets

$328.80

$1.96

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Dosage

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6g

1 vial

$6,006.00

$6,006.00

Typical dosage for Ribavirin

For chronic hepatitis C, in combination with interferon alfa-2b (capsule dosage form):

  • Adults: Dose is based on body weight. The dose is usually 1,000 mg to 1,200 mg by mouth per day, given in 2 divided doses.
  • Children age 3 or older: Dose is based on body weight. The dose is usually 15 mg/kg by mouth per day, given in 2 divided doses.

For chronic hepatitis C, in combination with peginterferon alfa-2b (capsule dosage form):

  • Adults: Dose is based on body weight. The dose is usually 800 mg to 1,400 mg by mouth per day, given in 2 divided doses.
  • Children age 3 or older: Dose is based on body weight. The dose is usually 15 mg/kg by mouth per day, given in 2 divided doses.

For chronic hepatitis C, in combination with peginterferon alfa-2a (tablet dosage form):

  • Adults: Dose is based on body weight. The dose is usually 800 mg to 1,200 mg by mouth per day, given in 2 divided doses.
  • Children age 5 or older: Dose is based on body weight. The dose is usually 400 mg to 1,200 mg by mouth per day, given in 2 divided doses.

For chronic hepatitis C with HIV coinfection, in combination with peginterferon alfa-2a (tablet dosage form):

  • Adults: The dose is usually 800 mg by mouth per day.

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