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Overview
Rebetol 200mg Capsule is a prescription-only medicine (POM) that contains Ribavirin 200mg. It is supplied as a capsule and is dispensed in Malaysia only against a valid prescription issued by a registered doctor.
Under Malaysian rules for prescription medicines, this page carries product, safety and handling information only. Your doctor or pharmacist will explain whether this medicine is suitable for you, the dose you should take, and how long you should take it.
On DoctorOnCall, Rebetol 200mg Capsule is reviewed by a licensed doctor through an online consultation and dispensed by a registered pharmacist before delivery. Always follow the instructions on your prescription label and the package insert supplied with the product, and do not share this medicine with anyone else.
Directions for Use
Take Rebetol 200mg Capsule with food, as directed by your specialist, and always in combination with the other medicine(s) in your prescribed hepatitis C regimen – never on its own. Swallow the capsule whole with a full glass of water.
Dosage
The dose of Rebetol 200mg Capsule is individualised by your specialist based on your body weight and the specific combination regimen prescribed, taken as directed alongside your other hepatitis C medicine(s). Never adjust or stop your dose without consulting your treating doctor, as an incomplete course can allow the virus to persist.
Shelf Life
Use this product before the expiry date stated on the packaging. Do not use the medicine if the expiry date has passed.
Storage Instructions
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.
Side Effects
- Fatigue, insomnia, or irritability
- Nausea or loss of appetite
- Dry or itchy skin
- Symptoms of haemolytic anaemia such as unusual tiredness or breathlessness on exertion, due to red blood cell breakdown
- Serious: chest pain, severe shortness of breath, signs of depression or suicidal thoughts (particularly with interferon combination), or severe abdominal pain require immediate medical attention
Contraindications
- Pregnancy, and use in male patients whose female partners are pregnant, due to the risk of severe birth defects
- Known hypersensitivity to ribavirin or any ingredient in this product
- Haemoglobinopathies such as thalassaemia major or sickle cell disease, due to the risk of severe anaemia
- Severe heart disease, autoimmune hepatitis, or severe kidney impairment
Drug / Food Interactions
- Didanosine must not be combined with ribavirin due to a serious risk of mitochondrial toxicity, including lactic acidosis
- Azathioprine combined with ribavirin may increase the risk of severe bone marrow suppression
- Other medicines that suppress bone marrow function may add to the risk of anaemia, low white blood cells, or low platelets
- Live vaccines should generally be avoided during treatment – discuss any vaccination plans with your doctor
Quick Tips
- Use effective contraception during treatment and for at least 6 months after the last dose – this applies to both female patients and female partners of male patients
- Attend all scheduled blood tests, as haemolytic anaemia is closely monitored throughout treatment
- Report mood changes, sadness, or thoughts of self-harm to your doctor immediately, do not keep these to yourself
- Never use this medicine as your only treatment for hepatitis C – it must always be combined with your other prescribed antiviral medicine(s)
- Do not stop or skip doses of your combination regimen without speaking to your specialist first
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rebetol 200mg Capsule a prescription medicine?
Yes. Rebetol 200mg Capsule is a prescription-only medicine (POM). It can only be supplied against a valid prescription written by a registered doctor, and it should be used only by the person named on the prescription label.
What does Rebetol 200mg Capsule contain?
Rebetol 200mg Capsule is supplied as a capsule and contains Ribavirin 200mg. The full composition is listed in the Composition section on this page and on the product packaging.
Why is there no information here about what Rebetol 200mg Capsule is for?
Malaysian rules for prescription medicines limit public product pages to product, safety and handling information. Your doctor decides whether this medicine is appropriate for you and will explain it during your consultation, and your pharmacist can answer further questions when the medicine is dispensed.
How should I take Rebetol 200mg Capsule?
Take it exactly as written on your prescription label. Do not increase, reduce or skip doses on your own, and do not continue beyond the period your doctor has prescribed. Practical handling steps are set out in the Directions for Use section on this page.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
Take it as soon as you remember, unless your next dose is nearly due. In that case skip the missed dose and carry on with your usual schedule. Never take two doses together to make up for a missed one. If you miss doses often, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
How should I store Rebetol 200mg Capsule?
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children. Keep it in the original pack until use, and do not use it after the expiry date printed on the packaging.
What should I do if I notice side effects?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any reaction that concerns you, and seek medical care immediately for signs of a severe reaction such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips or throat, or a widespread rash. Reported reactions are listed in the Side Effects section on this page.
Can I stop taking Rebetol 200mg Capsule on my own?
No. Speak to your doctor before stopping, pausing or changing the dose, even if you feel well or think you no longer need the medicine.
How do I get a prescription for Rebetol 200mg Capsule?
Customers in Malaysia can complete an online consultation with a DoctorOnCall doctor, who decides whether a prescription is appropriate, or upload a valid prescription already issued by their own doctor.
Orders going to Singapore are dispatched from Malaysia as an international delivery, so you need to hold a valid prescription or doctor’s letter for the medicine. Check the consultation and prescription upload options shown at checkout for your delivery address before placing the order.
How long will delivery take?
Within Malaysia, standard delivery takes 3 to 5 working days. Same-day delivery is available in the Klang Valley for orders placed before 12pm; orders placed after 12pm arrive by the end of the next day.
Orders to Singapore are sent as international deliveries and take 5 to 9 working days. A lump-sum shipping and handling fee applies to every overseas delivery and is shown at checkout.
What payment methods can I use?
Customers in Malaysia can pay by FPX online banking, credit or debit card (Visa and Mastercard), and supported e-wallets including Touch ‘n Go eWallet, GrabPay and ShopeePay.
FPX and local e-wallets are tied to Malaysian bank and wallet accounts, so if your delivery address is in Singapore, use the payment options displayed at checkout for that address rather than assuming the same list applies.
Can Rebetol 200mg Capsule be delivered to Singapore?
Yes. DoctorOnCall ships to Singapore as an international order dispatched from Malaysia, arriving in 5 to 9 working days with a lump-sum shipping and handling fee.
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) allows personal imports of up to three months’ supply of a medicine for your own use or an immediate family member’s, as long as it contains no controlled drugs, psychotropic substances or prohibited items. Keep the product in its original labelled packaging and keep a copy of your prescription or doctor’s letter with it. Quantities above three months’ supply, and medicines containing controlled substances, require prior HSA approval.
Is Rebetol 200mg Capsule registered with the authorities?
Products listed on DoctorOnCall are registered with Malaysia’s Ministry of Health for supply in Malaysia, and each pack carries its MAL registration number.
An order delivered to Singapore arrives as a personal import of a Malaysia-registered product; HSA product registration is not required for personal-use quantities, but it is also not the same as a product registered for sale in Singapore. If you need a locally registered Singapore product, buy it from a pharmacy in Singapore.
Who do I contact if there is a problem with my order?
DoctorOnCall’s customer care team handles order, delivery and product queries through the contact channels on the site, including WhatsApp and the online help centre.
For deliveries to Singapore, allow more time before chasing an order than you would for a local Malaysian delivery, as the parcel passes through customs clearance and tracking updates can appear later in the journey.
Ingredients / Active Ingredients
- Ribavirin 200mg
