Ribavirin
(Rebetol®, Ribavirin)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets, Capsules
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended. Manufacturer advises that tablets should not be broken or crushed due to the teratogenic potential of the medication.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Ribavirin
Usual formulation brand names
Rebetol®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes - tablets
Modified release
No
Film coated
Yes - tablets
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Licensed
Are specials or imports available?
Alternative strengths on the Specials Tariff
Liquid strengths
40mg/m - licensed; 120mg/5ml - special
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
No
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
No information available.
Notes
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