Shanvac B 20mcg Vaccine 
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USED FOR:
Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
Preservation of the medicinal products
COMPOSITION:
Recombinant Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (20mcg)
Thiomersal (0.05mg)
Therapeutic Uses:
vaccines
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Shanvac B 20mcg Vaccine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
No information is available on the use of Shanvac B 20mcg Vaccine during lactation. Please consult your doctor.
Do not drive unless you are feeling well.You may feel tired or get a headache after receiving Shanvac B 20mcg Vaccine.
Shanvac B 20mcg Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Shanvac B 20mcg Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Shanvac B 20mcg Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Shanvac B 20mcg Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Uses of Recombinant Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Recombinant Hepatitis B Surface Antigen is used to prevent chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
How to use Recombinant Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Shanvac B 20mcg Vaccine works
Recombinant Hepatitis B Surface Antigen is a vaccine. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.
Common Nausea, Neuropathy, Pain, Paralysis, Abdominal pain, Anaphylactic reaction, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Convulsion, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Fatigue, Fever, Headache, Decreased blood pressure, Itching, Feeling of discomfort, Meningitis, Muscle pain, Rash, Skin redness, Vomiting, Weakness.
Uses of Thiomersal
Thiomersal is used in preservation of the medicinal products.
How to use Thiomersal
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Shanvac B 20mcg Vaccine works
Thiomersal belongs to the class of medications called as preservatives. It is used in minuscule quantity in some vaccines (e.g. tetanus and pertussis (DTP), diphtheria and tetanus toxoids (DT)) and works by preventing bacterial and fungal growth.
Common Irritation of ear, Allergic skin rash.
Expert advice for Thiomersal
Seek immediate medical attention in case of any severe allergic reactions.Â
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not take if you are allergic to thiomersal or any of its ingredients.
Q. Is thimerosal safe and still used in vaccines?
Yes, thiomersal contains ethyl mercury and is considered safe with no studies indicating it as harmful. It is used in few multi-dose vaccines.
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