Reliferon Benefits & Uses

Reliferon is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Hepatitis B

Reliferon Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10000000 iu Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 Weekly Course Duration: 4 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10000000 iu Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 Weekly Course Duration: 4 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 4470000 iu Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2700000 iu Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1378404 iu Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given to above 1 years old

Reliferon Related Warnings

Is the use of Reliferon safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Reliferon. It is best to stop taking Reliferon immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Reliferon safe during breastfeeding?

Reliferon has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Reliferon on the Kidneys?

Reliferon may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Reliferon on the Liver?

Side effects of Reliferon rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Reliferon on the Heart?

Side effects of Reliferon rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Reliferon with Other Drugs

Reliferon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Abacavir,Lamivudine

Zidovudine

Clozapine

Moderate

Theophylline

Warfarin

Reliferon Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Reliferon unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Stroke
Anemia
Heart Disease
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Diabetes
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Reliferon

Is this Reliferon habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Reliferon has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Reliferon, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Reliferon can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Reliferon only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Reliferon is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Reliferon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Reliferon

It is safe to take Reliferon with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Reliferon

Taking Reliferon with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Intron® A (Interferon alfa-2b)

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