BETASERON vs GLEOSTINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BETASERON and GLEOSTINE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	BETASERON	GLEOSTINE
Rating	68/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	INTERFERON BETA-1B	LOMUSTINE
Manufacturer	Bayer Pharms	Azurity
Dosage forms	Kit	Capsule
Drug class	—	Alkylating Drug
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 16 to 48 hours — but note this is the half-life of lomustine's metabolites, not the parent drug
Treats	Multiple Sclerosis, Brain Neoplasms, Renal Cell Carcinoma	Brain Neoplasms, Colonic Neoplasms, Hodgkin Disease

betaseron gleostine

Rating

68/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

INTERFERON BETA-1B

LOMUSTINE

Manufacturer

Bayer Pharms

Azurity

Dosage forms

Kit

Capsule

Drug class

—

Alkylating Drug

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 16 to 48 hours — but note this is the half-life of lomustine's metabolites, not the parent drug

Treats

Multiple Sclerosis, Brain Neoplasms, Renal Cell Carcinoma

Brain Neoplasms, Colonic Neoplasms, Hodgkin Disease

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Betaseron or Gleostine?

By our independent rating, Gleostine scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.4 out of 5 for Betaseron. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Betaseron and Gleostine?

Betaseron contains Interferon Beta-1b, while Gleostine contains Lomustine — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.