Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)
Peginterferon alfa-2b
Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd
L03AB10
Peginterferon alfa-2b
150microgram
Powder and solvent for solution for injection
Subcutaneous
No Controlled Drug Status
VMP not recommended to prescribe - patient training required
BNF: 05030300; GTIN: 5013945300772
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER VIRAFERONPEG® 50 MICROGRAMS POWDER AND SOLVENT FOR SOLUTION FOR INJECTION IN PRE-FILLED PEN VIRAFERONPEG® 80 MICROGRAMS POWDER AND SOLVENT FOR SOLUTION FOR INJECTION IN PRE-FILLED PEN VIRAFERONPEG® 100 MICROGRAMS POWDER AND SOLVENT FOR SOLUTION FOR INJECTION IN PRE-FILLED PEN VIRAFERONPEG® 120 MICROGRAMS POWDER AND SOLVENT FOR SOLUTION FOR INJECTION IN PRE-FILLED PEN VIRAFERONPEG® 150 MICROGRAMS POWDER AND SOLVENT FOR SOLUTION FOR INJECTION IN PRE-FILLED PEN peginterferon alfa-2b READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START USING THIS MEDICINE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU. - Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. - If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. - This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours. - If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4. WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET 1. What ViraferonPeg is and what it is used for 2. What you need to know before you use ViraferonPeg 3. How to use ViraferonPeg 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store ViraferonPeg 6. Contents of the pack and other information 1. WHAT VIRAFERONPEG IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR The active substance in this medicine is a protein called peginterferon alfa-2b, which belongs to the class of medicines called interferons. Interferons are made by your body’s immune system to help fight infections and severe diseases. This medicine is injected into your body to work with your immune system. This medicine is used for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C, a viral infection of the liver. Adults The combination of this medicine, ribavirin and boceprevir is recommended for use for some types of chronic hepatitis C virus infection (also called HCV infection) in adults 18 years of age and older. It may be used in adults who have not been previously tr Read the complete document
OBJECT 1 VIRAFERONPEG PEN 50 MICROGRAMS POWDER AND SOLVENT FOR SOLUTION FOR INJECTION IN PRE-FILLED PEN CLEAR CLICK Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 14-Sep-2017 | Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited 1. Name of the medicinal product ViraferonPeg 50 micrograms powder and solvent for solution for injection in pre-filled pen ViraferonPeg 80 micrograms powder and solvent for solution for injection in pre-filled pen ViraferonPeg 100 micrograms powder and solvent for solution for injection in pre-filled pen ViraferonPeg 120 micrograms powder and solvent for solution for injection in pre-filled pen ViraferonPeg 150 micrograms powder and solvent for solution for injection in pre-filled pen 2. Qualitative and quantitative composition ViraferonPeg 50 micrograms powder and solvent for solution for injection in pre-filled pen Each pre-filled pen contains 50 microgram of peginterferon alfa-2b as measured on a protein basis. Each pre-filled pen provides 50 micrograms/0.5 ml of peginterferon alfa-2b when reconstituted as recommended. ViraferonPeg 80 micrograms powder and solvent for solution for injection in pre-filled pen Each pre-filled pen contains 80 micrograms of peginterferon alfa-2b as measured on a protein basis. Each pre-filled pen provides 80 micrograms/0.5 ml of peginterferon alfa-2b when reconstituted as recommended. ViraferonPeg 100 micrograms powder and solvent for solution for injection in pre-filled pen Each pre-filled pen contains 100 micrograms of peginterferon alfa-2b as measured on a protein basis. Each pre-filled pen provides 100 micrograms/0.5 ml of peginterferon alfa-2b when reconstituted as recommended. ViraferonPeg 120 micrograms powder and solvent for solution for injection in pre-filled pen Each pre-filled pen contains 120 micrograms of peginterferon alfa-2b as measured on a protein basis. Each pre-filled pen provides 120 micrograms/0.5 ml of peginterferon alfa-2b when reconstituted as recommended. ViraferonPeg 150 micrograms powder and solvent for solution for injection in pre-filled pen Each pre-fi Read the complete document