RIBAVIRIN (ORAL) AND INTERFERON ALPHA-2B (INJECTION), Rebetron (cont.)OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. NOTES: These products have been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use them later for another infection or give them to others. A different medication may be needed in those cases. Laboratory and/or medical tests will be performed to monitor for pregnancy, side effects or response to treatment (e.g., blood counts such as CBC, platelets). MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist to establish a new dosing schedule. STORAGE: Store this product in a refrigerator between 36 and 46 degrees F (2-8 degrees C). The capsules of ribavirin may be stored separately at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C). Properly discard of any unused medications after the expiration date. MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada). Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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