Hepagen Plus 200mcg Injection
Hepagen Plus 200mcg 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.
Hepagen Plus 200mcg Injection
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Hepagen Plus 200mcg 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.
Hepagen Plus 200mcg 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 fatigue and injection site reactions such as redness, swelling, or pain 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.
03Uses
Prevention of Hepatitis B infection
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Hepagen Plus 200mcg Injection is a vaccine which helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body’s immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Hepagen Plus 200mcg Injection, please consult your doctor.
07Benefits
In Prevention of Hepatitis B infection
Hepagen Plus 200mcg 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. Hepagen Plus 200mcg 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.
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Fatigue
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hepagen Plus 200mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hepagen Plus 200mcg 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.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hepagen Plus 200mcg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:SAFE
Hepagen Plus 200mcg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hepagen Plus 200mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Hepagen Plus 200mcg Injection is recommended.However, please inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hepagen Plus 200mcg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Hepagen Plus 200mcg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Hepagen Plus 200mcg Injection is used for the prevention of hepatitis B infection.
Inform your doctor if you are taking medications for cancer or HIV.
Inform your doctor before taking the vaccine if you are old, obese or if you smoke.
If you have an illness causing a high temperature, it is best to postpone vaccination until after the illness.
References
Sources and references
Sinha A, Singh S. Immunization and Immunodeficiency. In: Paul VK, Bagga A, editors. Ghai Essential Pediatrics. 8th ed. New Delhi: CBS Publisher’s & Distributors Pvt Ltd.; 2013. pp. 196-97.
Engerix-B ]. Rixensart, Belgium: GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA; 2013. view
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Drugs.com. Hepatitis B adult vaccine Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. view
