Olysium is a medicine indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection.
This medicament is in the form of Simeprevir, a specific inhibitor of a hepatitis C virus protease that inhibits virus replication, thereby counteracting hepatitis C infection.
Price
The price of Olysio varies between 48000 and 50000 reais, and can be purchased at pharmacies or online stores.
How to take
Generally, the recommended dose of Olysio is 1 capsule of 150 mg, taken once daily, preferably always at the same time.
Generally, Olysio treatment lasts for 12 weeks, and the tablets should be swallowed with water, without breaking or chewing, and with the meal.
Side effects
Some of the side effects of Olysio may include increased levels of bilirubin in the blood, malaise, constipation, nausea, sensitivity to sunlight, rash or itchy skin.
Contraindications
This medication is contraindicated for children and adolescents under 18 years of age and for patients allergic to Simeprevir or some of the other ingredients of the formula.
In addition, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have hepatitis B or C beyond genotype 1 or genotype 4, have an intolerance to some sugars, or if you have other liver problems, you should talk to your doctor before starting treatment.
