Boceprevir and Doxepin Cream

• Generic Name: boceprevir
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Victrelis

Boceprevir is used in combination with injectable peginterferon alfa (Pegasys®, Pegintron®) and ribavirin (Copegus®, Rebetol®) to treat chronic hepatitis C infection. These medicines are used in patients with compensated liver disease (including cirrhosis), who have not been treated before or who have received other medicines but did not work well. Boceprevir is a direct-acting antiviral agent that treats hepatitis C infection.

Boceprevir is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: doxepin topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: Prudoxin, Zonalon

Doxepin is a tricyclic antidepressant. When applied to the skin, doxepin topical can help relieve itching but it will not treat symptoms of depression.

Doxepin topical (for use on skin) is used to treat itchy skin in adults with eczema or other skin conditions that can lead to repeated scratching and thickened skin.

Doxepin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.