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USED FOR:
Hepatitis A prophylaxis

COMPOSITION:
Hepatitis A (360IU)

Therapeutic Uses:
vaccines

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Havrix 360IU Injection 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.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Havrix 360IU Injection is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

It is not known whether Havrix 360IU Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

Havrix 360IU Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Havrix 360IU Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Havrix 360IU Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Havrix 360IU Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Hepatitis A   360IU

Uses of Havrix Injection
Havrix 360IU Injection is used to prevent Hepatitis A virus infectionIt is used in high-risk groups, travellers, chronic liver disease and in outbreaks of the illness.

How to use Havrix Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Havrix Injection works
Havrix 360IU Injection is an inactivated vaccine (made from a dead virus). It helps develop immunity by forming antibodies, which are proteins that protect against infection caused by viruses present in the vaccine.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Pain, Pharyngitis, Abdominal pain, Anaphylactic reaction, Convulsion, Fatigue, Fever, Headache, Loss of appetite, Feeling of discomfort, Skin redness, Tenderness, Vomiting, Warm sensation.

Expert advice for Havrix Injection

Inform your doctor before taking the vaccine if you have a weakened immune system due to cancer, use of anti-cancer drugs, dialysis or HIV infection.
Inform your doctor if you have problems with blood clotting or if you have hepatitis A infection or live in an area prone to hepatitis A infection.
Do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you experience dizziness or headache after taking hepatitis A vaccine.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not take if allergic to hepatitis A or any other vaccines or any of its ingredients
Do not take if suffering with fever or bleeding disorders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is hepatitis A infection curable?
No. Hepatitis A infection is not curable. In most cases, treatment is not required. However, the symptoms of hepatitis A can be controlled

Q. Is hepatitis A infection fatal or life-threatening?
No. Hepatitis A infection usually does not cause liver disease. But in some cases, it may lead to acute liver failure which can be life-threatening

Q. Is hepatitis A infection contagious?
Yes. Hepatitis A virus infection is contagious

Q. Does it spread through saliva or sharing of food?
It spreads only if a person comes in contact with the feces (stools) of the infected person

Q. Does hepatitis A vaccine cause fever?
Mild fever may occur after hepatitis A vaccine administration . Contact your doctor if your fever worsens or does not go away

Q. Is hepatitis A vaccine necessary?
Although not mandatory, hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for children (18 months-2 years) in India and adults who do not live in hepatitis A prevalent area.

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