Hepavax-B Adult20mcg/ml
Rx- Generic:
- Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA) BP
- Company:
- Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Injection
- Pack size:
- Injection
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৳ 500/unit
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Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA) BP is used for active immunization against Hepatitis B virus infection.
Indications
- Active immunization against Hepatitis B virus infection
Dosage
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
Side effects
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 & warnings
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
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.