Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Betaseron Injection

Betaseron Injection

Generic nameinterferon beta-1b
Drug classimmunomodulator (interferon)
FormsInjection

Betaseron is a brand-name prescription injection used to treat certain relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). It contains interferon beta-1b, a lab-made version of a protein your body naturally produces. It is a biologic drug, so there is no generic or biosimilar version available.

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General information, not medical advice

Your prescriber and the leaflet in your pack know your situation. This page does not.

  • Follow your prescriber and the leaflet
  • Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
  • Doses and warnings differ by country and product
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