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Wellferon Active Ingredients: Interferon alfa-n1 Representative Names: Wellferon What is interferon alfa-n1? What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? How should I use this medicine? What if I miss a dose? What drug(s) may interact with interferon alfa-n1? What side effects may I notice from receiving interferon alfa-n1? What should I watch for while taking interferon alfa-n1? Where can I keep my medicine? What is interferon alfa-n1? (Back to top) INTERFERON ALFA-n1 (Wellferon®) is no longer available. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? (Back to top) They need to know if you have any of these conditions: •diabetes •heart or lung disease •psoriasis •seizures •an unusual or allergic reaction to interferons, neomycin, beef, sheep, or egg proteins, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives •pregnant or trying to get pregnant •breast-feeding How should I use this medicine? (Back to top) This does not apply, this medicine is no longer available. What if I miss a dose? (Back to top) If you miss an appointment, reschedule it as soon as you can. What drug(s) may interact with interferon alfa-n1? (Back to top) This does not apply, this medicine is no longer available. Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines that you are taking, including non-prescription medicines. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines. What side effects may I notice from receiving interferon alfa-n1? (Back to top) Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible: •signs of allergic reactions including hives, tightness of chest, wheezing, difficulty breathing Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): •fever, chills •headaches •joint, leg, or back pain •muscle aches •nausea, vomiting •skin rash, itching •tiredness What should I watch for while taking interferon alfa-n1? (Back to top) This does not apply, this medicine is no longer available. Where can I keep my medicine? (Back to top) This does not apply, this medicine is no longer available. Last Updated:04/05/2000 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY© GOLD STANDARD MULTIMEDIA INC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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