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Hepatitis C Home Care

Home care for hepatitis C includes:

Avoid alcohol.
Avoid acetaminophen.
Avoid aspirin.
Avoid foods that are rich in vitamin A:

Egg yolks
Dairy products
Fish oil

Take vitamin B supplements.
Do not take herbs.
Receive hepatitis A immunization.
Receive hepatitis B immunization.
Eat a liver disease diet:

Low protein diet
Low fat diet.

Drink plenty of fluids.
Take prescribed medicines as directed.
Take an oral antihistamine for itching:

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

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Last Updated: Apr 30, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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