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Chronic Hepatitis C

Chronic hepatitis C is a long-term liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. Many people have few or no symptoms, while ongoing infection can damage the liver over time.

Copegus

Ribavirin

200mg

Ribavirin capsules for chronic hepatitis C. It interferes with viral RNA and the cell's messenger RNA, stopping the virus from replicating.

From$7.24/ capsuleView

Harvoni

Ledipasvir, Sofosbuvir

90mg + 400mg

Ledipasvir and sofosbuvir tablets for chronic hepatitis C. The combination stops the virus from copying itself.

From$59.32/ tabletView

Velpanat

Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir

400mg + 100mg

Sofosbuvir and velpatasvir tablets for chronic hepatitis C. The two antivirals together stop the virus from multiplying.

From$42.39/ tabletView

Hepcinat Lp

Ledipasvir, Sofosbuvir

90mg + 400mg

Ledipasvir and sofosbuvir tablets for chronic hepatitis C. One of the newer direct-acting antiviral combinations, taken as a course to clear the virus.

From$47.21/ tabletView

Key points

  • Transmission can occur when blood carrying the virus enters another person’s bloodstream.
  • Symptoms may include tiredness, fever, nausea or yellowing of the skin and eyes.
  • Long-term effects may include cirrhosis and liver cancer.
  • Antiviral medicines are used in the care of hepatitis C.

Medicines listed for Chronic Hepatitis C

The four listed products contain Sofosbuvir, Ledipasvir, ribavirin and velpatasvir. These ingredients are antiviral medicines; the catalogue includes a ribavirin capsule, ledipasvir and sofosbuvir combinations, and a sofosbuvir and velpatasvir combination for chronic hepatitis C.

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