Hepa-B IM Injection

• Active immunization against Hepatitis B virus infection

Adult & Child Dose:

• Neonates-19 years: 0.5 ml (10 mcg antigen)
• 19 years and older: 1 ml (20 mcg antigen)

Usual schedule (0, 1, 6 months):

• 1st dose: at elected date
• 2nd dose: 1 month after first dose
• 3rd dose: 6 months after first dose

Accelerated schedule (0, 1, 2, 12 months):

• 1st dose: at elected date
• 2nd dose: 1 month after first dose
• 3rd dose: 2 months after first dose
• 4th dose: 12 months after first dose

HBsAg-positive mother's neonate: 4 doses of 10 mcg (birth, 1, 2 and 12 months)

Renal insufficiency (haemodialysis): 4 doses of 40 mcg

* Use as directed by the registered physician

Common Side Effects (>10%):

• Pain (10-29%)
• Pruritus (10-29%)
• Erythema (10-29%)
• Burning (10-29%)
• Nodules (10-29%)
• Fatigue (15%)
• Headache (15%)
• Fever (15%)

1-10%: Lightheadedness, Flushing, Insomnia, Irritability, Arthralgia, Constipation

Precautions:

• Alcohol or disinfectant used for skin cleansing should be allowed to evaporate before vaccination (to prevent inactivation of live vaccines)
• Shake well before use
• Inspect visually prior to administration