What to do if a viral infection hasn’t cleared up after three days of ribavirin?

Viral infection after taking ribavirin for three days is still not well, may be the medication time is not enough, it is recommended to take according to the course of treatment, if there is still no effect, you need to consult a physician’s advice. If you are suspected of having a viral infection, you should consult your physician for advice and take ribavirin when indicated for antiviral treatment, and do not take the drug blindly. Ribavirin is mainly used for the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus infections, viral pneumonia, bronchitis, and skin herpes virus infections, ribavirin is a broad-spectrum antiviral drug, can also be used for influenza virus, hepatitis A virus, adenovirus, etc., generally 7 days for a course of treatment, only 3 days of medication may not have achieved the desired effect, it is recommended that you continue to take the drug. If there is still no effect after 7 days, it is recommended to consult a doctor to find out the cause. Common adverse reactions after taking ribavirin include anemia, fatigue. Adverse reactions such as fatigue, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation are less common. The drug is contraindicated in pregnant women, those who are allergic to ribavirin. The occurrence of uncomfortable symptoms, suspected of viral infections need to consult a doctor in a timely manner, after the diagnosis is clear, there are indications to take ribavirin treatment and then take the drug treatment, do not blindly take the drug on their own.