Revac-B Vaccine 10 Ml
Revac-B Vaccine 10 Ml Description
Revac B Vaccine is a Hepatitis B vaccine that induces antibody formation inside the body against infectious agents for which it is being used and thus it can be used for the prevention of Hepatitis B
infection and may help in the prevention of Hepatitis D infection, also in individuals who are at risk of exposure from getting this infection. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to any of the components of this medicine and if you have an active infection along with fever. This medicine can cause common side effects mainly injection site reactions like pain, swelling and redness. Always consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or are likely to be pregnant and if you are breastfeeding your child. This medicine will not prevent infection by other Hepatitis agents like Hepatitis A, Hepatitis C and Hepatitis E.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹65.66 |
You Save | ₹8.95 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Thiomersal(0.05 Mg) + Aluminium Hydroxide(0.5 Mg) + Hepatitis B Vaccine(20.0 Mcg) |
Uses | Hepatitis B infection |
Side effects | Pain and Swelling at the site of injection, fever, weakness |
Therapy | VACCINE |
Uses of Revac-B Vaccine 10 Ml
- It is used for the prevention of hepatitis B infections in adults.
- It can be used for the prevention of Hepatitis D infection as generally, it does not occur in the absence of hepatitis B infection.
Contraindications of Revac-B Vaccine 10 Ml
- If you are allergic to the Revac B Vaccine or any of the components of this vaccine.
- If you have an active infection along with a fever.
Side effects of Revac-B Vaccine 10 Ml
- Pain and swelling redness at the site of injection
- Fever
- Weakness
- Flu-like symptoms
- A decrease in platelet count
Precautions and Warnings of Revac-B Vaccine 10 Ml
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are allergic to latex rubber which can cause allergic reactions.
- You are allergic to Formaldehyde and potassium thiocyanate for manufacturing reasons which can also cause allergic reactions.
- Certain factors need to be discussed with your doctor before using this medicine like old age, smoking status, gender, obesity and any existing diseases.
- This medicine will not prevent infection by other Hepatitis agents like Hepatitis A, Hepatitis C and Hepatitis E.
Mode of Action of Revac-B Vaccine 10 Ml
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Revac-B Vaccine 10 Ml
- Revac B Vaccine is to be administered by your doctor or nurse.
- You should not take this on your own at home.
Interactions of Revac-B Vaccine 10 Ml
Interactions with other medicines
- Always inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, which includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well as other treatments if you are taking for any disorders....
- Revac B Vaccine can be used along with Hepatitis B immunoglobulin, but the site of injection should be different for both. It can also be given along with other vaccines at the same time with different syringes and at a different site of injection....
Storage and disposal of Revac-B Vaccine 10 Ml
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not use this medicine after its expiry date.
- Store this in a refrigerator at 2°C -8°C, but do not freeze it.
- Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
- Do not take this medicine if you see any changes or any signs of deterioration.
Dosage of Revac-B Vaccine 10 Ml
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How many injections should I take of the Revac B Vaccine?
Q: If I take this injection, am I still at the risk of getting a Hepatitis B infection?
- Revac B Vaccine is used for the prevention of Hepatitis B infection in high-risk patients, but this virus has a long latent period before showing any symptoms of this disease. So, at the time of injection administration if any unrecognised infection is there in the body then this medicine may not prevent that infection of Hepatitis B....
Q: What is Hepatitis B infection?
Q: How does this infection spread?
- It can be spread from a mother to her newborn baby, by sharing needles and other equipment during drug use, by having sex with an infected person, by having a tattoo or body piercing and by sharing contaminated toothbrushes or razors....
Q: Can my children also take the Revac B Vaccine?
Q: I am suffering from kidney disease; can I also take the Revac B Vaccine?
References
- HBVAXPRO 40 micrograms, suspension for injection - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 23 April 2021]
- HBVAXPRO 40 micrograms, suspension for injection - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 23 April 2021]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 23 April 2021]
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