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.
Content
Per ml: Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (human) 200 Iu;
Inj: Per ml: Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (human) 217 Iu, Glycine; 0.5 ml, 1 ml, 5 ml Vial
Pregnancy
Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised
Stability
Immunoglobulin
Contra Indications
None Known
Precautions
None Known
Lactation
Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised
Side Effects
Injection Site Reactions
Abdominal Pain
Anaphylaxis
Arthralgia
Buccal Ulceration
Chest Pain
Dizziness
Dyspnea
Glossitis
Headache
Tremor
Side-effects With Iv Use: Abdominal Distension