Perhaps you are familiar with the following:
- PEG-INTRON® was the first alpha interferon approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for once-weekly dosing.
- The PEG-INTRON® REDIPEN® is the first and only pen delivery system approved for administering pegylated interferon therapy for chronic hepatitis C — an easy-to-use alternative to traditional vial and syringe.
Did you also know that a remarkable 80% of patients surveyed said that the PEG-INTRON® REDIPEN® gives them the features they want in an injection system?1 The reasons for this included:
- Precise delivery of the exact prescribed dose
- The shortest, thinnest needle (30 gauge) available in any HCV treatment
- The latest injection technology
The PEG-INTRON® REDIPEN® is not a syringe. This system measures the dose you should take, and its innovative design allows you to inject yourself comfortably just by following your doctor's instructions. Read more about its Features & Benefits.
Your health care provider will train you in the proper techniques
for using the PEG-INTRON® REDIPEN® so that you are completely
comfortable and confident. You may find it helpful to review our step-by-step
instructional video which demonstrates how to use the
Effective chronic hepatitis C treatment means taking a disciplined approach to improving your condition. Sign up for the The Be In Charge® Program - a 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 150 languages free program. Visit their site at www.beincharge.com and sign-up to receive regular e-mail reminders that will notify you when it's time to administer medication, meet with your health care provider, or refill your prescription.
1 Data on file, Schering Corporation.
