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Twinrix Adult Injection

Prescription Required

Introduction of Twinrix Injection

Twinrix Adult Injection is a prescription medicine. This combination of two vaccines is used to prevent Hepatitis A and B infections. It promotes the immune system to act against microorganisms to prevent such infections.

Twinrix Adult Injection is a combination of two medicines: Twinrix Adult Injection1 and Twinrix Adult Injection2 which prevent Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B.

Benefits of Twinrix Injection

In Prevention of Hepatitis A infection

Hepatitis A is an inflammation of the liver caused by infection with the hepatitis A virus. Twinrix Adult Injection helps your body develop immunity by forming antibodies that your body needs for protection against the hepatitis A virus. It is given by an injection into a muscle only by a doctor or nurse.

In Prevention of Hepatitis B infection

Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). It can spread from person to person through blood, semen or other body fluids. It can cause mild illness lasting a few weeks or can lead to a serious, lifelong illness. Twinrix Adult Injection is given to prevent hepatitis B infection. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.


Side effects of Twinrix Injection

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 youโ€™re worried about them

Common side effects of Twinrix

  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • General discomfort
  • Vomiting
  • Irritability
  • Loss of appetite
  • Drowsiness

How to use Twinrix Injection

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

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Twinrix Adult Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Twinrix Adult 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
Twinrix Adult 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Twinrix Adult Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Twinrix Adult Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Twinrix Adult Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Twinrix Adult Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Twinrix Adult Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Twinrix Injection?

If you miss a dose of Twinrix Adult Injection, please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Twinrix Injection

  • Twinrix Adult Injection is used to immunize adults and adolescents 16 years of age and above who are at risk of both hepatitis A and hepatitis B infection.
  • It consists of three doses, the first administered at the selected date, the second one month later, and the third six months after the first dose.
  • The vaccine will not prevent infection caused by other agents such as hepatitis C and hepatitis E and other pathogens known to infect the liver.

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Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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What should be next course of action for me. Pls guide. I am about to be married and really scared.
Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal
Pathology
Dear PATIENT from 1mg. The reports shows positive Hepatitis B surface antigen which can be due to Hepatitis B infection. I suggest you should consult a Hepatologist/ Gatroenetrologist/ Physician for this.
Viral infection of hepatitis in liver
Dr. Megha Gupta
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Hi G.s I would suggest you revert your query to a physician. Iam a gynaecologist.
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References

  1. Twinrix [Hepatitis A & Hepatitis B (Recombinant) Vaccine]. Rixensart, Belgium: GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals; 2001 [revised Dec. 2018]. [Accessed 15 Jul. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Twinrix Adult Vaccine: Hepatitis A Vaccine and Hepatitis B Vaccine. Uxbridge, Middlesex: GlaxoSmithKline UK; 1996 [revised 24 Dec. 2018]. [Accessed 15 Jul. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Twinrix Paediatric [Hepatitis A (inactivated) and hepatitis B (rDNA) (HAB) vaccine (adsorbed)]. Rixensart, Belgium: GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals; 2018. [Accessed 15 Jul. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Dr. Annie Besant Road, Mumbai - 400 030
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2025

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Twinrix Adult Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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