• Comvac 4 HB Injection is a combination medicine used to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
• It helps in developing immunity by initiating a mild infection
• It helps the immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections
• Comvac 4 HB Injection should be injected by a doctor or healthcare professional
• It is given via muscle in the anterolateral region of the thigh of infants and young children
• You should not take it if you have any known allergy from this injection
• Do not skip any doses and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
• The most common side effects include redness at the injection site, tenderness, irritability, vomiting, loss of appetite and fever
• If any of these side effects or any other symptoms which you think are because of this medicine persist for a longer duration, please inform your doctor.

Uses of Comvac 4 HB Injection

• In Prevention of Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
• When the infection moves into a long-lasting stage, it is called chronic hepatitis B virus infection
• It can spread from person to person through blood, semen or other body fluids
• Hepatitis B can cause mild illness lasting a few weeks, or it can lead to a serious, lifelong illness
• Comvac 4 HB Injection is given to prevent hepatitis B infection
• It is recommended for all infants and children of 6 weeks through 6 years of age
• Hoever, it is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules
• In Prevention of Tetanus Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system and causes muscles throughout the body to become stiff and tighten
• Comvac 4 HB Injection helps prevent tetanus infection
• It helps the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against tetanus infection
• However, it does not provide lifelong protection
• Children need to get a booster shot at 11 or 12 years of age
• Adults need a booster shot every 10 years after that
• It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules
• In Prevention of Pertussis Pertussis (often called whooping cough) is an infection of the airways that can occur at any age but mostly affects infants and young children
• The infection causes uncontrollable coughing that can make it difficult to breathe
• Comvac 4 HB Injection gives protection from pertussis
• Infants and children need a dose of the vaccine starting at 2 months through 6 years
• However, it is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules
• In Prevention of Diphtheria Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that causes pain and swelling in the throat
• This might cause difficulty in breathing
• It might also damage the heart, kidneys and nerves
• Comvac 4 HB Injection gives protection against diphtheria
• It is recommended to get your child vaccinated against diphtheria starting at 6 weeks through 6 years
• It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.

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Common and Known Side effects of Comvac 4 HB Injection

• Injection site reactions (pain
• swelling
• redness)
• Headache
• Body ache
• Muscle weakness
• Tiredness
• Joint pain
• Feeling of discomfort