Hepavax-B Adult20mcg/ml

Indication

To prevent Hepatiis B virus For active immunization against the, Hepatitis B infection

Administration

Administer in deltoid muscle for older children and adolescents; anterolateral thigh preferred for neonates/infants/small children Do not give IV/int... View More

Adult Dose

Intramuscular Active immunisation against hepatitis B Neonates and children up to 19 years of age: The recommended dose of Hepatitis B vaccine (rDNA) ... View More

Child Dose

Intramuscular Active immunisation against hepatitis B Neonates and children up to 19 years of age: The recommended dose of Hepatitis B vaccine (rDNA) ... View More

Contraindication

Previous confirmed anaphylactic reaction to a previous dose of a vaccine containing the same antigens. Hypersensitivity. Vaccines prepared in egg cultur... View More

Mode of Action

Hepatitis B vaccines are used for active immunisation against hepatitis B infection. Two types of vaccine have been available each containing hepatitis ... View More

Precaution

If any alcohol or disinfectant is used for cleansing the skin it should be allowed to evaporate before vaccination otherwise inactivation of live vaccin... View More

Side Effect

>10% Pain (10-29%),Pruritus (10-29%),Erythema (10-29%),Burning (10-29%),Nodules (10-29%),Fatigue (15%),Headache (15%),Fever (15%),Vertigo (15%) 1-10... View More

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy: Adequate human data on use during pregnancy and adequate animal reproduction studies are not available. This vaccine should be used during pr... View More

Interaction

Reduced response to vaccination when used concurrently with immunosuppressants such as corticosteroids or antineoplastics.