Elovac-B 20mcg Injection

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MRP: ₹ 162.5
Packing: 5.0 ml in 1 vial
Salt Combination: Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA) (20mcg)
Brand: Indian Immunologicals Ltd
Uses: Prevention of Hepatitis B infection

Description

Elovac-B 20mcg Injection is an active immunizing agent
It is used for the prevention of hepatitis B infection in individuals considered at risk of exposure to hepatitis B virus
Elovac-B 20mcg Injection is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered
For the vaccine to be effective, you have to receive all the doses.
It is generally safe and well-tolerated
However, it may cause injection site reactions such as redness, swelling, or pain and fever in some people
If you are bothered by such reactions, let the doctor know
The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
To make sure the vaccine is safe, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses
You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking
Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult and seek advice from their doctor before receiving the vaccine.

Cautions

Liver:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Elovac-B 20mcg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Elovac-B 20mcg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Elovac-B 20mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Elovac-B 20mcg Injection is recommended.^However, please inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease.
Driving:	SAFE: Elovac-B 20mcg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Elovac-B 20mcg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Elovac-B 20mcg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Elovac-B 20mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Subunit (Purified antigen)
Therapeutic class:	VACCINES
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Vaccines

Uses

Uses of Elovac-B 20mcg Injection

In Prevention of Hepatitis B infection Elovac-B 20mcg Injection is used to protect against infection by the hepatitis B virus
Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by a virus
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
Hepatitis B can be serious, but it does not always cause obvious symptoms
Elovac-B 20mcg Injection is given by an injection into a muscle as soon as possible after exposure to a risk and will help prevent infection
It is recommended for all infants and children up to age 18 years and adults in high-risk groups
This medicine does not work if you already have hepatitis B.