Hepatitis B Vaccine

Therapeutic Group

Vaccine

Indication Dosage

The Hepatitis B vaccine is used to protect people from getting infected with the Hepatitis B virus.

Active Immunisation Against Hepatitis B Virus: 
By IM Inj: 

  • Children 1 Month-15 Years: 10 Mcg For 1 Dose, Then 10 Mcg After 1 Month For 1 Dose, Followed By 10 Micrograms After 5 Months For 1 Dose, The Deltoid muscle Is the Preferred Site Of Injection In Older Children; the Anterolateral Thigh Is the Preferred Site In Infants And Young Children; Not To Be Injected Into The Buttock (vaccine Efficacy Reduced) 
  • Adult & Children Above 15 Yrs: 20 Mcg For 1 Dose, Then 20 Mcg After 1 Month For 1 Dose, Followed By 20 Mcg After 5 Months For 1 Dose, Deltoid Muscle Is the Preferred Site Of Injection; Not To Be Injectedinto The Buttock (vaccine Efficacy Reduced)

Content

  • Inj 10 Mcg /20 Mcg: Hepatitis B Surface Antigen 10 Mcg /20 Mcg /ml Adsorbed Onto Aluminium Hydroxide;
  • Susp, In Vial.

Pregnancy

Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised

Stability

  • Vaccine

Contra Indications

  • Severe Febrile Infections, Severely Immunosuppressed Patients Should Not Be Given Live Vaccines (including Thosewith Severe Primary Immunodeficiency)

Precautions

  • Severe Febrile Infections, Severely Immunosuppressed Patients Should Not Be Given Live Vaccines (including Thosewith Severe Primary Immunodeficiency)

Lactation

  • Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised

Side Effects

  • Mild Transient Local Soreness
  • Erythema And Induration At Inj Site
  • Low Grade Fever
  • Malaise
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness.

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