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Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin, often called Hepatitis B IG, is used to protect people from getting infected with the Hepatitis B virus. It's given to individuals who have been exposed to Hepatitis B, like through a needlestick injury or close contact with an infected person, to help prevent the virus from causing an infection in their body. Essentially, it acts as a shield against Hepatitis B when you might be at risk.

Prophylaxis Against Hepatitis B Infection For Individuals Exposed To The Hepatitis B Virus: 

By IM Inj: 

• Adult: 500 Units, Dose To Be Administered As Soon As Possible After Exposure; Ideally Within 12-48 Hours, But No Later Than 7 Days After Exposure 

Prevention Of Hepatitis B Re-infection More Than 6 Months After Liver Transplantation In Stable Hbv-DNA Negative Patients: 

By Sc Inj: 

• Adult (body weight Up To 75 Kg): 500 Units Once Weekly, Increased If Necessary Up To 1000 Units Once Weekly; 
• (body weight 75 Kg And Above): 1000 Units Once Weekly, Dose To Be Started 2-3 Weeks After Last Dose Of Intravenous Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin 

Prevention Of Hepatitis B In Haemodialysed Patients, Prophylaxis Against Re-infection Of Transplanted Liver: 

By IV Infusion: 

• Adult: (consult Product Literature) 

Perinatal Exposure Of Infants Born To Hbs Ag-Positive Mothers: 

• Neonate: 0.5 Ml To Infants Within 12 Hr After Birth.

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