Elovac-B 20mcg Injection

Short Description

Elovac-B 20mcg Injection is an active immunizing agent used for the prevention of hepatitis B infection in individuals considered at risk of exposure to hepatitis B virus.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Elovac-B 20mcg 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.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Elovac-B 20mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Elovac-B 20mcg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Elovac-B 20mcg 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.

Interacting Medicines

Mycophenolate mofetil Azathioprine Mercaptopurine Carbamazepine

Elovac-B 20mcg 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.

Elovac-B 20mcg Injection is used for the prevention of hepatitis B infection. Please inform your doctor if you are taking medications for cancer or HIV. Please 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.