Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA) is generally used in treatment for prevention of Hepatitis B infection.
Side effects
Abdominal pain
Anaphylactic reaction
Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin)
Convulsion
Decreased blood pressure
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Fatigue
Feeling of discomfort
Fever
Headache
Itching
Meningitis
Muscle pain
Nausea
Neuropathy
Pain
Paralysis
Rash
Skin redness
Vomiting
Weakness
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA) 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is hepatitis B infection curable? No. In most cases, the symptoms of hepatitis B infection is resolved within 4-8 weeks but person remain infected for lifetime. In some cases, however, symptoms may persist for a longer time (chronic infection)
Q. Is hepatitis B infection fatal or life-threatening? Yes. Hepatitis B infection symptoms, if present for a longer time, may cause chronic infection, liver cirrhosis or liver cancer
Q. Is hepatitis B infection contagious? Yes. Hepatitis B virus infection is contagious
Q. Does it spread through saliva or sharing of food? Spreads through contact with the body fluids including saliva, blood, semen etc. of the infected person
Q. Does hepatitis B vaccine cause fever? Mild fever may occur after hepatitis B vaccine administration. Contact your doctor if your fever worsens or does not go away.
Expert Advice
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 before taking the vaccine if you are old, obese or if you smoke.Tell your doctor if you fainted during earlier vaccination with hepatitis B or if you have problems with blood clotting or if you have hepatitis B infection or live in an area prone to hepatitis B infection.Do not drive or operate heavy machinery as the vaccine may make you feel dizzy.Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.Do not take if allergic to hepatitis B or any other vaccines or any of its ingredients.Do not take if having fever.
Product Details
SKU: PC-915608 Product Description: Heparel 100 IU/1 ml Injection is manufactured by Reliance Life Sciences Packing: Vial Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.