Generic Name
Hepatitis B VaccinePacks Price
- Inj 10 mcg(023642): 1 Vialx.5 ml: 136.00: 160.00
- Inj 20 mcg(028407): 1 Vialxl ml: 255.00: 300.00
Heprovac-B
Therapeutic Group
VaccineIndication 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.
Available Brands
Author
Shahid Arif