What are the Ingredients, Effects, and Dosage Instructions for Ribavirin?

Ribavirin is a synthetic nucleoside antiviral drug, whose main ingredient is ribavirin. It can be used to treat respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, skin herpes, and various types of viral infections in humans. When using ribavirin, it is necessary to carefully read the instructions, understand the dosage and usage of the drug, and observe the changes in the human body before and after taking the medication.

Ingredients and Effects of Ribavirin

The main ingredient of ribavirin is ribavirin, with the chemical name of 1-β-D-ribofuranosyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-carboxamide. It is mainly used for the treatment of bronchitis caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). It can prevent and treat epidemic hemorrhagic fever and Lassa fever, shorten the fever period in the early stage, and reduce renal vascular injury and toxic symptoms. Ribavirin can be used locally for herpes simplex viral keratitis.

Instructions for Use of Ribavirin

The dosage of ribavirin tablets varies according to different indications, and the usage is as follows: 1. Viral respiratory tract infection: Adults take 0.15g each time, 3 times a day, and 7 days as a course of treatment. 2. Skin herpes virus infection: Adults take 0.3g each time, 3 times a day, with 7 days as a course of treatment. 3. Children take 10mg/kg per day, divided into 4 doses, with a course of 7 days. The dosage for children under 6 years old is not determined.

Hazards of Overusing Ribavirin

Ribavirin tablets should be taken in moderation and not in excess. Taking a large amount of ribavirin tablets can cause heart damage and lead to dyspnea, chest pain, etc., for patients with respiratory diseases (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or wheezing).