Interferon Beta-1a 8.8 mcg

Interferon Beta-1a 22 mcg

Interferon Beta-1a 44 mcg

What Interferon Beta-1a is used for:

• Interferon beta-1a is in a class of medications called immunomodulators and is used in adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis to


• Decrease flare-ups of symptoms (such as balance problems, numbness or weakness)


• Help to slow disease worsening.

Do not take Interferon Beta-1a:

• If you are allergic to interferon beta, human albumin, or any of the ingredients.

Warnings & Precautions:

• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Interferon Beta-1a if you:


• Have depression or suicide signs and symptoms


• Have liver problems


• Have bleeding problems or blood clots


• Have thyroid problems


• Are at risk for seizures


• Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed

Possible Side Effects:

• Skin reaction at the site of injection (itching, swelling, color change)


• Abdominal pain


• Influenza like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, headaches).

Other medicines and Interferon Beta-1a:

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements.


• Interferon Beta-1a and other medicines may affect each other causing side effects.


• Caution with medicinal products that have a narrow therapeutic index like digoxin, lithium, warfarin, and phenytoin.

How to take Interferon Beta-1a:

• Adults above 18 years of age:


• The usual dose is: 1 under the skin injected dose three times per week.

How To Use:

• It is given by injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection) on the same 3 days a week, for example, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.


• Take the syringe out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before you plan to use it until the temperature rises.


• Do not heat or microwave the medicine.


• Make sure the dose, 8.8 mcg, 22 mcg or 44 mcg, prescribed on the carton is the same dose that your healthcare provider has prescribed.


• Remove the syringe from the plastic package. Keep the needle covered.


• The liquid should be clear to slightly yellow. Do not use if the liquid is cloudy, discolored, or contains particles. Use a different syringe.


• Your injections should be at least 48 hours apart. Take them the same time each day.


• Inject exactly as your healthcare provider tells you.


• Do not inject more than your healthcare provider tells you to.


• Change (rotate) your injection site you choose with each injection.


• This will help decrease the chance that you will have an injection site reaction.


• Do not inject into an area of the body where the skin is irritated, reddened, bruised, infected or scarred in any way.

How to store Interferon Beta-1a:

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.


• It should be stored refrigerated between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C). DO NOT FREEZE


• The patient may remove it from the refrigerator and store it not above 25°C for one single period of up to 14 days.


• Store the cartridge in the original package in order to protect from light.


• Do not use beyond the expiration date printed on packages.


• Each prefilled syringe and autoinjector is intended for a single dose.


• Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.