Intalfa 5Miu Injection 1'S

Talk to your Doctor, if you: Are allergic to Interferon alfa-2b or any of the other ingredients of this medicine Have poor kidney or liver function Have a history of seizures (convulsions) Have a history of autoimmune disease Have had an organ transplant and are taking medicine that suppresses your immune system (your immune system helps protect you from infection) Have thyroid disease that is not well controlled Have cirrhosis or other liver problems (other than hepatitis B or C) Develop symptoms associated with a cold or other respiratory infection, such as fever, cough or any difficulty in breathing Are also being treated for HIV Have a current or previous infection with the hepatitis B virus Had a heart attack or a heart problem Have ever been treated for depression or any other psychiatric disorder; confusion; unconsciousness; thoughts of suicide or attempted suicide Have a history of breathing irregularities or pneumonia, problems with blood clotting, liver condition, thyroid problems, diabetes, or high or low blood pressure

INTALFA 5MIU will be administered by a doctor or nurse

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Serious Swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips, mouth, or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing, hives, fainting Chest pain, persistent and severe cough, irregular or rapid heartbeat Shortness of breath Confusion, pain in hands or feet Seizure (convulsions) Trouble sleeping Thinking or concentrating, altered mental state Suicidal thoughts, suicide attempt, changed behaviour, aggressive behaviour (sometimes directed against others) Hallucinations, severe stomach pain Black or tar like stools Blood in stool or urine Severe nosebleed High sugar level in blood Fever or chills beginning after a few weeks of treatment Lower back or side pain Difficult urination Problems with your eyes or your eyesight Hearing, loss of hearing Severe or painful reddening or sores on your skin or mucous membrane

Tell your doctor if you are taking, Theophylline or aminophylline (used for asthma) Sleeping pill Sedatives or strong pain medicines Ribavirin combination therapy and zidovudine Telbivudine (used to treat hepatitis B)

Storage Keep this medicine out of reach of children Store in a refrigerator at 2-8°C