1 Check with your airline in case you have connecting flights overseas as part of your journey to Japan. 2  It may be the case that countries you pass through en route to your destination may require a separate transit visa. 3  Please refer to visa requirements of the specific country.
Peginterferon alfa-2b is made from human proteins that help the body fight viral infections. Peginterferon alfa-2b is used to treat chronic hepatitis C in adults. Peginterferon alfa-2b is often used in combination with another medicine called ribavirin (Rebetol, Ribasphere).
Ribavirin and peginterferon alfa-2a combination therapy is contraindicated in patients with: 1  Autoimmune hepatitis. 2  Hepatic decompensation (Child-Pugh score greater than 6; class B and C) in cirrhotic CHC monoinfected patients before treatment [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.3)].