Betaferon is the brand name for a medication called interferon beta-1b. This drug is a synthesised form of a natural protein found in the body that usually regulates the immune system. Betaferon is mainly used in the treatment of relapsing-remitting and secondary progressive forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). In this condition, Betaferon reduces the frequency and severity of symptomatic relapses and reduces the overall progression of disease.
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