ViraferonPeg 100microgram powder and solvent for solution for injection pre-filled pen CLEARCLICK

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Peginterferon alfa-2b

Available from:

Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd

ATC code:

L03AB10

INN (International Name):

Peginterferon alfa-2b

Dosage:

100microgram

Pharmaceutical form:

Powder and solvent for solution for injection

Administration route:

Subcutaneous

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

VMP not recommended to prescribe - patient training required

Product summary:

BNF: 05030300; GTIN: 5013945300758

Patient Information leaflet

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.
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Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
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If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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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.
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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

Summary of Product characteristics

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