Adult

Ribavirin

General Information

Restricted formulary antimicrobial: 

  • Oral ribavirin is approved for use in:
    1. Treatment of hepatitis C
    2. Treatment of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in haematology patients (unlicensed use)
  • Oral and inhaled ribavirin is also available following approval/prescribing by Microbiology/ID consultant or registrar

Discuss use with pharmacy

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 26 Mar 2026

Next review date: 23 Mar 2029

Author(s): AMST.