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Aldesleukin

Interleukins

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Therapeutic class
Interleukins
Action class
Lymphocyte Growth Factor
Chemical class
Interleukin-2
Habit forming
No
Availability
Over-the-counter (OTC)

Brand names

Proleukin

Available as

22000000 UNT · Injection

FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.

Uses
Take 15 minutes before meals
How to use / dosing
DIRECTIONS Take 15 minutes before meals. Adults and children 12 years and older 20 drops twice a day in a little water. Hold in the mouth for about 30 seconds then swallow. Children between 12 years and 6 years of age 10 drops twice a day in a little water. Hold in the mouth for about 30 seconds then swallow. Children under 6 years 5 drops twice a day in a glass of water.

Safety advice

Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.

PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
WARNINGS Stop use and ask doctor if symptoms worsen or persist more than 5 days
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

2 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

Authoritative sources

Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.