May Betaferon be used during pregnancy and lactation?
Betaferon should not be used during pregnancy or if you are trying to become pregnant. If you wish to become pregnant, discuss the matter with your doctor first. While using Betaferon women of childbearing age should take appropriate contraceptive measures. If you do become pregnant you should stop your treatment and contact your doctor immediately. It is not known whether Interferon beta-1b is excreted in human milk. However, since serious adverse reactions to Interferon beta-lb in breast-fed infants are theoretically possible, you should discuss the mater with your doctor and make a decision whether breast-feeding or Betaferon should be stopped . What to be aware of if you are taking any other medicine (Interactions) With the exception of corticoids or ACTH, Betaferon should not be used with substances modifying the immune system response. Caution should be exercised when Interferon beta-1b is administered in combination with other drugs which need a certain liver enzyme system (know
