Heptos Capsule belongs to a class of drugs called antivirals used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Heptos Capsule is used in combination with other medicines. Hepatitis C is a severe liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is contagious (spreads from one person to another) and spreads through contact with the infected person’s blood.

Heptos Capsule contains Ribavirin, an antiviral drug that works by inhibiting the action of viral RNA (genetic material) that is essential for the virus to multiply. Thereby, it stops the virus from making new viruses and helps in reducing the amount of hepatitis C virus in the body.

Take Heptos Capsule as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Heptos Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, or loss of appetite. Most of these side effects of Heptos Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Heptos Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Heptos Capsule is not recommended for children below 3 years of age. Avoid taking Heptos Capsule if you are pregnant as it may cause birth defects. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Heptos Capsule . It is recommended to use effective contraceptive measures to avoid pregnancy while using Heptos Capsule and for 7 months after stopping treatment with Heptos Capsule . If you experience stomach pain, vomiting, or nausea while taking Heptos Capsule , please consult a doctor immediately as these might be symptoms of a rare but severe side effect known as lactic acidosis (excess of lactic acid in the blood).

Heptos Capsule contains Ribavirin, an antiviral drug used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Heptos Capsule inhibits the action of viral RNA (genetic material) essential for the virus to multiply. Thereby, it stops the virus from making new viruses and helps in reducing the amount of hepatitis C virus in the body.

• Dizziness
• Fever
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Tiredness
• Loss of appetite

If you are allergic to Heptos Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Heptos Capsule if you have any blood disorder or have had a heart attack. Heptos Capsule is not recommended for children below 3 years of age. Avoid taking Heptos Capsule if you are pregnant as it may cause birth defects. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Heptos Capsule . It is recommended to use effective contraceptive measures to avoid pregnancy while using Heptos Capsule and for 7 months after stopping treatment with Heptos Capsule . You are advised to take proper precautions if you are infected with the hepatitis C virus infection to prevent the spread of infection to others. If you experience stomach pain, vomiting, or nausea while taking Heptos Capsule , please consult a doctor immediately as these might be symptoms of a rare but severe side effect known as lactic acidosis (excess of lactic acid in the blood).

Drug-Drug Interaction: Heptos Capsule may interact with medicines used to treat HIV/AIDS (stavudine, zidovudine, didanosine), and immunosuppressant (azathioprine).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking Heptos Capsule if you have any blood disorder or had a heart attack. If you have anemia, depression, severe eye disorders, dental disorders, HIV/AIDS or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Heptos Capsule .

• STAVUDINE
• ZIDOVUDINE
• DIDANOSINE
• AZATHIOPRINE

• Include plenty of vegetables and fruits, whole grains such as brown rice, oats, quinoa and barley.
• Eat lean protein such as skinless chicken, fish, beans and egg whites.
• Include healthy fats like avocados, olive oil and nuts.
• Eat low-fat or non-fat dairy products to minimize damage to the liver.
• Drink plenty of water for better processing of food by the body.
• Avoid sugary foods such as cake, cookies, packaged baked food or soda. Also, avoid heavy salt foods.
• Avoid foods containing saturated fats such as fried foods, fatty cuts of meat, sour cream, butter and other high-fat dairy products as they may lead to weight gain and result in fatty liver.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption as they may increase the risk of liver damage.

Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Heptos Capsule to monitor blood, liver and kidney functioning.

Hepatitis C: It is a severe liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is contagious (spreads from one person to another) and spreads through contact with the infected person’s blood, sharing needles, using a razor or any other personal items or even transfer from mother to baby during birth. The symptoms may not appear immediately. Some may take between 2 to 12 weeks to appear. Some people may have mild to moderate symptoms such as dark urine, loss of appetite, fever, joint pain, or stomach discomfort. The complications of untreated chronic hepatitis C include liver cancer or liver cirrhosis (scarring).