ReliFeron contains Interferon alfa-2b, which is a type of protein (cytokine) made in the lab.
It is used to treat certain viral infections and some cancers by boosting the body’s immune response.

Mechanism

• Interferon alfa-2b stimulates the immune system to fight viruses and cancer cells.

• It slows down virus multiplication.

• It also controls abnormal cell growth in cancers.

  Uses

  • Chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections

  • Certain cancers like hairy cell leukemia, malignant melanoma, multiple myeloma, and Kaposi’s sarcoma

  • Some blood-related conditions (like chronic myelogenous leukemia – CML)

    Adverse Effects 

    Common side effects:

    • Flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, body ache)

    • Tiredness

    • Headache

    • Loss of appetite

    • Nausea