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hepatitis-b-vaccine

This vaccine provides immunization (protection) against Hepatitis B virus (known to cause inflammation of Liver).

Contradications

This vaccine is to be avoided in case of severe febrile illness (a rapid onset of fever with other symptoms like weakness, chills and muscle pain due to an unknown cause).

Side effects

Use of this vaccine may present with local soreness, erythema (redness) and pain at the injection site, low grade fever and malaise (discomfort), nausea and dizziness (loss of balance) are also the expected side effects.

FAQs

What conditions should be brought to the doctor’s notice before taking the vaccine?

Patients with weak immune systems, suffering from another infectious disease, dialysis patients, cancerous patients, smokers and those obese and old should ensure to bring their conditions before the concerned doctor.

Is it advisable to continue with the vaccine if one faces a problem with their first dose?

Ensure to inform the concerned doctor about this episode and discuss an alternate time.

What is a booster dose?

A booster is a vaccine shot given a year after the completion of the entire course, this helps in extending the effectiveness of the vaccine.

How is the hepatitis B vaccine given?

It is given in the form of intramuscular injection.

Medicines containing hepatitis-b-vaccine

Amvax-B 10mcg

By Chiron Biocine-Amson

Pack size: 1 vialx5ml

Rs.180

Amvax-B 20mcg

By Chiron Biocine-Amson

Pack size: 1 vialx1ml

Rs.300

Engerix-B 10mcg|0.5ml

By GlaxoSmithKline

Pack size: 1 vialx5ml

Rs.223.03

Engerix-B 20mcg|ml

By GlaxoSmithKline

Pack size: 1 vialx1ml

Rs.949.64

Engerix-B 10mcg|0.5ml

By GlaxoSmithKline

Pack size: 1 prefilled syringex0.5ml

Rs.550.51

Engerix-B 20mcg|ml

By GlaxoSmithKline

Pack size: 1 prefilled syringex1ml

Rs.1000

Euvax-B 10mcg|0.5ml

By Sanofi

Pack size: 1 vialx0.5ml

Rs.210

Euvax-B 20mcg|ml

By Sanofi

Pack size: 1 vialx1ml

Rs.364

Heberbiovac 10mcg|0.5ml

By Heber Biotec-Macter

Pack size: 1 vialx0.5ml

Rs.210

Heberbiovac 20mcg|ml

By Heber Biotec-Macter

Pack size: 1 vialx1ml

Rs.350

Hep-Vac 20mcg|ml

By Butantan-Gene-Tech

Pack size: 1 vialx1ml

Rs.290

Hepatitis B vaccine 10mcg|0.5ml

By Serum institute of India-Aster

Pack size: 1 vialx0.5ml

Rs.180

Hepatitis B vaccine 10mcg|0.5ml

By Serum institute of India-Aster

Pack size: 10 vials

Rs.165.6

Hepatitis B vaccine 10mcg|0.5ml

By Serum institute of India-Aster

Pack size: 200 vials

Rs.165.6

Hepatitis B vaccine 10mcg|0.5ml

By Serum institute of India-Aster

Pack size: 50 vials

Rs.165.6

Hepatitis B vaccine 20mcg|ml

By Serum institute of India-Aster

Pack size: 1 vialx1ml

Rs.310

Hepatitis B vaccine 20mcg|ml

By Serum institute of India-Aster

Pack size: 10 vials

Rs.285.2

Hepatitis B vaccine 20mcg|ml

By Serum institute of India-Aster

Pack size: 200 vials

Rs.285.2

Hepatitis B vaccine 20mcg|ml

By Serum institute of India-Aster

Pack size: 50 vials

Rs.285.2

Hepavax-Gene 10mcg|0.5ml

By Green cross-Genesis

Pack size: 1 vialx0.5ml

Rs.210

Hepavax-Gene 20mcg|ml

By Green cross-Genesis

Pack size: 1 vialx1ml

Rs.350

Heprovac-B 10mcg|0.5ml

By Highnoon

Pack size: 1 vialx0.5ml

Rs.160

Heprovac-B 20mcg|ml

By Highnoon

Pack size: 1 vialx1ml

Rs.300

Hi-Vax B 10mcg

By Himont

Pack size: 1 Vialx5ml

Rs.160

Hi-Vax B 20mcg

By Himont

Pack size: 1 Vialx1ml

Rs.260

Revac-B+ 10mcg|0.5ml

By Bharat Biotech Ltd, India-Hospital services & sales.

Pack size: 1 vialx0.5ml

Rs.160

Revac-B+ 20mcg|ml

By Bharat Biotech Ltd, India-Hospital services & sales.

Pack size: 1 vialx1ml

Rs.260

Shanvac-B 20mcg|ml

By Sanofi

Pack size: 10 vialx1ml

Rs.260

Vaxepur B 10mcg|0.5ml

By Berna-Hakimsons

Pack size: 1 vialx0.5ml

Rs.180

Vaxepur B 20mcg|ml

By Berna-Hakimsons

Pack size: 1 vialx1ml

Rs.310

WarHep B 10mcg|0.5ml

By Shanghai institute-Hi-Warble

Pack size: 1 ampx0.5ml

Rs.200

WarHep B 20mcg|ml

By Shanghai institute-Hi-Warble

Pack size: 1 ampx1ml

Rs.325

Hepatect

By Biotest Pharma

Pack size: 1 Amp x 2ml

Rs.9150