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Participants
Start Date
December 29, 1997
Primary Completion Date
March 16, 2001
Study Completion Date
March 16, 2001
PEG Interferon Alfa-2b
Participants receive PEG interferon alfa-2b administered by SC injection, in doses ranging from 0.75 mcg/kg OW up to 7.5 mcg/kg OW, for up to 40 weeks of treatment.
Acetaminophen
Participants receive 500 to 1000 mg of acetaminophen orally 30 minutes prior to PEG interferon alfa-2b administration, and continue acetaminophen 500 to 1000 mg after administration every 4 to 6 hours as needed. The total daily dose of acetaminophen should not exceed 3000 mg.
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