Anti D 300mcg/1ml Injection

The injection is intended for use in pregnant individuals to protect the mother from Rh positive red blood cells that may be come from the foetus. The injection has not been shown to cause any harm to infants, in future pregnancies or fertility.

The Anti D injection is used in nursing mothers for the suppression of Rh isoimmunization. It is not clear if the antibodies pass into breast milk. No injection related side effects were reported in children whose mothers received the immunisation.

The injection has not shown any direct effect on the ability of one to drive.

It is not known if alcohol interferes with efficacy of the injection. Reach out to the doctor to check if alcohol consumption is safe for use.

The injection is not recommended for use in Rh positive individuals or those who have been immunised against Rh (D) antigen.

If both the father and the mother are Rh negative, the child will be Rh negative. However, even if one of them is Rh positive, there are chances that their child will be too.

Human body develops specific antibodies only after exposure to the antigen. The production of antibodies takes up to three weeks, hence, if an individual (Rh negative) has been exposed to Rh antigen, the damage will be done till the time that the antibodies are formed. Hence there arises a need for external injection of antibodies.

You should talk to a doctor in this regard. Rh antigens have been identified on foetal red blood cells as early as 38 days after gestation. Therefore, based on the risk of exposure, the doctor will decide when the injection should be given.