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The treatment for hepatitis depends on the cause.

Treatment for hepatitis may include:

Liver disease diet:

Low protein diet
Low fat diet

Antiviral medications for hepatitis B:

Antiviral medications for hepatitis C:

Antihistamine for itching:

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Vitamin B supplements:

Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
Vitamin B3 (niacin)
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)

Hepatitis A immunization
Hepatitis B immunization
Liver transplant for liver failure
Hepatitis clinical trials

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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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