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Interferon Alfacon-1 (Subcutaneous Route)
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Description
Interferon alfacon-1 is used to treat chronic hepatitis C in adults. Hepatitis C is a liver infection. Interferons are natural substances that are produced in the body to help fight infections. Interferon alfacon-1 is a synthetic (man-made) version of these substances. This medicine will not keep you from giving hepatitis C to other people.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
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