Re: Importation of drugs

[gg]

Michelle, I ordered the paper last week, and this natural human ifn (Alfaferone) uses several human IFN-a subtypes, including IFN-a1, a2, -a8 and -a21.... It is reminiscent of some of the earlier studies on FeLV & FIV that used either a natural interferon (was then referred to as a 'Cantell' type), or a or hybrid containing IFN A/D subtypes in the late 80's, early 90's. In one of the papers I ordered (several years ago), there were 2 cats that seroconverted from both FIV & FeLV. One of the cats had nonregenerative anemia and seroconverted after 90 days of alternate-week treatment and the other had chronic nonrefractory dermatomycosis and had complete resolution of symptoms and later seroconverted to both viruses. If you do a search on "Kemron interferon", it may be of interest. PubMed's good, too. It certainly, at least in this study, looks "promising"..... and would certainly be cheaper than the Feline Omega for FIV & FeLV sanctuaries. Glenda Vancouver Cats & Gardens: http://community.webshots.com/user/sicky_icicle/0           In a message dated Tue, 01 Nov 2005 09:08:15 -0800,  Lernermichelle wrote: Are you talking about interferon omega, also called Feline Interferon or Virbagen Omega? A few of us have imported that, and we have all the forms in electronic version, and Nina's vet has put together a packet she sends out to anyone interested. Basically, the vet needs to send an application to the FDA for special dispensation. The FDA then takes a month or two to approve it, sends the approval to the vet, and the vet sends that to Abbey Vet in England with the order. Michelle