Virazide 50mg Syrup

Ribavirin (50mg/5ml)

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Virazide 50mg Syrup is an antiviral medicine that is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells and clears up the infection.

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Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 08 May 2026 | 05:15 PM (IST)

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General Information

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Ribavirin (50mg/5ml)

Marketer

Lupin Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Virazide 50mg Syrup should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It should be taken with food. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Some side effects of this medicine include headache, muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, and fever. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Uses of Virazide Syrup

Treatment of Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection

Benefits of Virazide Syrup

Treatment of Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
Virazide 50mg Syrup works by preventing the HCV virus from multiplying in your body. It helps control the infection and makes the immune system work better. This lowers your chances of getting complications and improves your quality of life. This medicine is always taken in combination with other antiretroviral medicines. It is not a cure and should neither be used to prevent HCV infection. It is important that you take this medicine as prescribed, following the dosage recommended by your doctor. Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of the medicine.

Side effects of Virazide Syrup

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Virazide

Increased triglyceride level in blood
Suicidal ideation
Bacterial pneumonia
Pneumothorax
Swelling of lymph nodes
Aggression
Pharyngitis
Decreased level of thyroid hormones
Low blood platelets
Headache
Decreased appetite

How to use Virazide Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Virazide 50mg Syrup should be taken with or after food.

How Virazide Syrup works

Virazide 50mg Syrup is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

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Quick tips

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine. This helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
If you have genital herpes, use barrier methods (condoms) for contraception and avoid sexual contact while the sores are present.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Virazide 50mg Syrup. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Virazide 50mg Syrup is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Virazide 50mg Syrup may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Virazide 50mg Syrup does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Virazide 50mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of Virazide 50mg Syrup is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Virazide 50mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Virazide with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening

Didanosine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Didanosine with Ribavirin.

Severe

Azathioprine (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as fatigue, fever, mouth sores, nausea or vomiting and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Ribavirin may reduce blood levels of active form of Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.

Moderate

Zidovudine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Zidovudine with Ribavirin. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as weakness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, irregular heartbeat, fatigue, loss of appetite, easy bruising or excessive bleeding and consult your doctor if you experience them. Ribavirin may reduce the efficacy of Zidovudine.

Moderate

Lamivudine (Oral Route)

Watch out for symptoms such as weakness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, irregular heartbeat, fatigue or loss of appetite and consult your doctor if you experience them.

Frequently asked questions

How does Virazide 50mg Syrup work?

Virazide 50mg Syrup belongs to a class of antiviral medications called nucleoside analogues. It decreases the amount of Hepatitis C virus in the body by blocking its growth, resulting in less liver damage and improved liver function

What are the severe side effects of Virazide 50mg Syrup?

Virazide 50mg Syrup may cause anemia that can worsen any heart problems and can cause a heart attack that can be life-threatening. Call your doctor immediately in case you experience excessive tiredness, pale skin, headache, dizziness, confusion, fast heartbeat, weakness, shortness of breath, or chest pain.

How does Virazide 50mg Syrup work?

What are the severe side effects of Virazide 50mg Syrup?

Can pregnant women take Virazide 50mg Syrup?

No. Pregnant women should never take Virazide 50mg Syrup. Studies have shown that Virazide 50mg Syrup may cause birth defects, miscarriage, and stillbirth, if given during pregnancy. Women should have a negative pregnancy test prior to therapy and must use effective contraception methods. Women who are already taking Virazide 50mg Syrup are advised to undergo periodic pregnancy tests.

What if I forget to take a dose of Virazide 50mg Syrup?

If you forget a dose of Virazide 50mg Syrup, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Is Virazide 50mg Syrup safe?

Virazide 50mg Syrup is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

How should I store Virazide 50mg Syrup?

Virazide 50mg Syrup should be stored at a temperature between 25 to 30 degrees Celsius, away from the reach of children. It should be kept away from direct sunlight and should not be freezed either.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Triazole ribonucleosides and ribonucleotides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Antiviral Agents (Non-HIV)

Related lab tests

Bilirubin Total

Hepatitis B s (Surface) Antigen

Hepatitis C Virus Total Antibody

Liver Function Test

References

Acosta EP, Flexner C. Antiviral Agents (Nonretroviral). In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1613-615.
Safrin S. Antiviral Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 871, 873.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1210-11.
Ribavirin. South San Francisco, California: Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc; 2002 [revised Aug. 2015]. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Virazide Syrup

Benefits of Virazide Syrup

Side effects of Virazide Syrup

How to use Virazide Syrup

How Virazide Syrup works

All substitutes for Virazide 50mg Syrup

Ribavin 50mg Syrup

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Didanosine (Oral Route)

Azathioprine (Oral Route)

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (Oral Route)

Zidovudine (Oral Route)

Lamivudine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

How does Virazide 50mg Syrup work?

What are the severe side effects of Virazide 50mg Syrup?

How does Virazide 50mg Syrup work?

What are the severe side effects of Virazide 50mg Syrup?

Can pregnant women take Virazide 50mg Syrup?

What if I forget to take a dose of Virazide 50mg Syrup?

Is Virazide 50mg Syrup safe?

How should I store Virazide 50mg Syrup?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Bilirubin Total

Hepatitis B s (Surface) Antigen

Hepatitis C Virus Total Antibody

Liver Function Test

References

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