Hepavax-B
Cheaper & Alternative Brands
Same generic (Hepatitis B Vaccine [rDNA]), same form (IM Injection)
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
HB-fix is indicated for active immunization against infection caused by all known subtypes of HB-fix B virus. As HB-fix D (caused by the delta virus) does not occur in the absence of HB-fix B infection, it can be expected that HB-fix D will also be prevented by HB-fix B vaccination
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HB-fix is indicated for active immunization against infection caused by all known subtypes of HB-fix B virus. As HB-fix D (caused by the delta virus) does not occur in the absence of HB-fix B infection, it can be expected that HB-fix D will also be prevented by HB-fix B vaccination.
Immunization is recommended in persons of all ages, especially those who are, or will be, at increased risk of exposure to HB-fix B virus, for example:
A baby whose mother is infected can be infected at birth. Children, adolescents, and adults can become infected by:
Contact with blood and body fluids through breaks in the skin such as bites, cuts, or sores
Contact with objects that have blood or body fluids on them such as toothbrushes, razors or monitoring and treatment devices for diabetes
Having unprotected sex with an infected person
Sharing needles when injecting drugs
Being stuck with a used needle
Household contacts of people infected with HB-fix B
Residents and staff in institutions for the developmental^ disabled
Kidney dialysis patients
People who travel to countries where HB-fix B is common
People with HIV infection
Persons with hemophilia, thalassemia, sickle cell anemia, cirrhosis
Military personnel identified as being at increased risk.
Morticians and Embalmers.
Prisoners.
Users of illicit injectable drugs.
Others: Police, fire department personnel, who render first aid or medical assistance, and any others who, through their work or personal life-style, may be exposed to the HB-fix B virus.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine, including yeast, is a contraindication. This vaccine is contraindicated in patients with previous hypersensitivity to any Hepatitis B virus containing vaccine.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
HB-fix is generally well tolerated. Most recipients of HB-fix experience some reactions upon vaccination. These are generally moderate and short. They mainly consist of local reactions at the injection site (erythema, induration and tenderness). Systemic reactions (malaise, headache, diarrhea, vomiting, myalgia and elevated temperature) are reported less commonly. In very rare cases allergic type reactions (pruritus, rash, urticaria) may be observed.