viraferonpeg 120mcg injection
⚠️ Hepatotoxicity Risk
🤰 Pregnancy Category C
📋 Prescription Required
💊 Generic Available
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SaathiMed Expert Panel | Sep 23, 2026
What is viraferonpeg 120mcg injection used for?
This medicine contains Pegylated Interferon Alpha 2B (120mcg) and is used to treat ANTI NEOPLASTICS. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Pegylated Interferon Alpha 2B (120mcg)
- Manufacturer: Fulford India Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
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💊 viraferonpeg 120mcg injection Uses & Benefits
- Viraferonpeg 120mcg Injection is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.Viraferonpeg 120mcg Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional.
- You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises it.
- The duration of treatment varies according to your need and response to treatment.
- You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised.
- Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects.
- It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, insomnia, vomiting, and nausea.
- This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections.
- Hence, inform your doctor if you notice fever, chills, rash, trouble breathing, unusual bleeding or bruising, and dark colored urine.
- Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with thyroid, liver, kidney and serum electrolytes levels.Before taking it, tell your doctor if have liver, or kidney problems or have mental illness.
- You must inform your doctor about mental illness, mood changes, depression, vision change, and suicidal thoughts as this medicine can worsen the situation.
- Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using.
- This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
- The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Pegylated Interferon Alpha 2B (120mcg) |
| Brand Name | viraferonpeg 120mcg injection |
| Manufacturer | Fulford India Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI NEOPLASTICS |
| Action Class | Interferons |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30°C), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
💡 How to Take viraferonpeg 120mcg injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of viraferonpeg 120mcg injection
- Abdominal pain
- Agitation
- Anxiety
- Blurred vision
- Cough
- Decreased appetite
- Decreased white blood cell count
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Dryness in mouth
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Impaired concentration
- Indigestion
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Nausea
- Nervousness
- Sore throat
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Viral infection
- Vomiting
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.