Avaxim Pediatric
80unit/0.5 mlRx৳ 1,520/unit
Pack: ৳ 1,520
৳ 1,520/unit
Pack: ৳ 1,520
At a glance
Hepatitis A Virus (Inactivated) Vaccine is used for prevention of hepatitis A infection.
Indications
- Active immunization against Hepatitis A virus
Pharmacology
The hepatitis A virus belongs to the picornavirus family. It is one of several hepatitis viruses that cause systemic disease with pathology in the liver. The incubation period for hepatitis A averages 28 days. The presence of antibodies to HAV confers protection against hepatitis A infection.
Dosage
Adult Dose (IM):
- First dose: At selected date
- Second dose: 6 months after first dose
Child Dose (IM):
- 12 months to 15 years: 0.5 ml
- First dose: At selected date
- Second dose: 6 months after first dose
16 years and above:
- 1 ml
- First dose: At selected date
- Second dose: 6 months after first dose
* Use as directed by the registered physician
Side effects
Common Side Effects (>10%):
- Injection site tenderness (3-56%)
- Erythema (1-22%)
- Warmth (1-17%)
- Swelling (9-11%)
- Irritability (11-36%)
- Anorexia (1-19%)
- Drowsiness (15-17%)
- Headache (1-16%)
- Fever > 100.4°F (9-11%)
Potentially Fatal: Anaphylaxis
Use in pregnancy
Use in Pregnancy: Vaccine should be given to pregnant women only if clearly needed.
Pregnancy Category: C — always consult a doctor before taking during pregnancy.
Precautions & warnings
Precautions:
- Alcohol or disinfectant used for cleaning the skin should be allowed to evaporate completely before vaccination
- Vaccine should be given to pregnant women only if clearly needed
- Shake well before use
- Use immediately after opening
Overdose effects
Overdose: Limited information available on overdose. Employ usual supportive measures.
Storage conditions
Storage: Store and transport at 2°C-8°C. Do not freeze. Protect from light.