Revac-B Plus Pediatric Vaccine
Manufacturer
Bharat Biotech
Salt Composition
Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA) (10mcg)
Key Information
Short Description
Revac-B Plus Pediatric Vaccine is a vaccine that prepares your child's immune system to fight against the hepatitis B virus.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Revac-B Plus Pediatric Vaccine is a vaccine that prepares your child's immune system to fight against the hepatitis B virus. This virus causes a serious liver disease called hepatitis. Immunity against hepatitis B also helps in the prevention of hepatocellular carcinoma in children.
Directions for Use
Always consult your child's doctor if your child is suffering from any kind of illness before getting your child vaccinated.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Interacting Medicines
Mycophenolate mofetil Azathioprine Mercaptopurine Carbamazepine
How it works
Revac-B Plus Pediatric Vaccine contains surface antigen of hepatitis B virus. This antigen cannot multiply in the body but can help initiate the body's immune response to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against hepatitis B infections. In short, the vaccine generates an immune response without making your child sick.
Quick Tips
A warm, damp cloth or a heating pad on the injection site may help reduce soreness. Always consult your child's doctor if your child is suffering from any kind of illness before getting your child vaccinated. Booster doses are generally not recommended. However, booster shots may be given to people with compromised immunity. These shots help achieve the threshold antibody levels. Hepatitis B is diagnosed with blood tests. For chronic cases, radiological testing as well as a liver biopsy may be needed.
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