How Should You Use Betaseron (Injection)

Injectable

• Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin, usually every other day.
• This medicine comes with patient instructions. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
• A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
• You may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
• This medicine comes as a powder that must be mixed with the liquid provided before it is given. Do not shake the medicine after mixing it.
• Use the medicine right away after mixing.
• You will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas. Do not inject this medicine into skin that is damaged or injured.
• Use a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.
• Each vial of medicine should be used only once.
• Using this medicine at bedtime may help you avoid some of the flu-like side effects.
• Never share your medicine with anyone.
If a dose is missed:
• If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Always wait at least 48 hours between injections.
• Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.