Viraferon

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

- This medicine should be used with caution during pregnancy, and only if the expected benefit to the mother is greater than any possible risk to the foetus. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
- This medicine should be used with caution by breastfeeding mothers, and only if the expected benefit to the mother is greater than any possible risk to the baby. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

- Difficulty in sleeping (insomnia)
- Changes in mood
- Depression
- Nausea
- Sweating
- Blood disorders
- Disturbances of the gut such as diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain
- Visual disturbances
- Seizures (convulsions)
- Damage to the liver
- Balance problems involving the inner ear (vertigo)
- Disturbances in behaviour
- Cold or flu-like symptoms
- Dizziness
- Damage to the kidneys
- Numbness
- Loss of appetite
- Damage to the heart (cardiotoxicity)
- Hair loss (alopecia)
- Skin disorders
- Heart problems such as irregular heart beats and fluid retention
- Local pain and swelling at the site of injection

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.