The most common side effects associated with using Rebif are:

• Flu-like symptoms, which may include headache, fever, chills, muscle and joint pains, fatigue and nausea
• Injection site reactions, which may include redness, swelling, discolouration, inflammation, pain and skin breakdown

These symptoms are generally mild and tend to be more common at the start of treatment. They will typically decrease with continued use of Rebif.

Please refer to the medication leaflet for a complete list of warnings and precautions, side effects, as well as serious side effects and what to do about them.

Your physician may prescribe a pain reliever (acetaminophen or ibuprofen) or may temporarily change your dose. You should not stop or alter the medication without your doctor’s advice.

Please refer to the Rebif package insert for a full list of possible side effects. If any of these undesirable effects are severe or persist, contact your healthcare team.

Ask your healthcare professional or visit the adveva Helpful tips and training section for ways to help manage side effects.

A highly trained adveva nurse is also available to discuss any concerns you may have.

 

Your Rebif Patient Brochure provides detailed treatment information, tips, and tools to help you start and stay on Rebif as prescribed by your doctor. Visit the adveva Catalogue any time to order supplies free of charge.

 

Rebif is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany or its affiliates.