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Havrix
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition for Havrix Products
Havrix Products are primarily used for
Prevention of Hepatitis A infection
About Havrix Products
Uses of Havrix Products
Freeze-dried Live Attenuated Hepatitis A Vaccine is used for prevention of Hepatitis A infection.
Havrix Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Havrix are Nausea, Fatigue, Fever, Headache, Loss of appetite, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Injection site swelling, Drowsiness, Irritability.
How Havrix Products work
Freeze-dried Live Attenuated Hepatitis A Vaccine is an inactivated vaccine (made from a dead virus). It helps develop immunity by forming antibodies, which are proteins that protect against infection caused by viruses present in the vaccine.
Patient Concerns about Havrix Products
Frequently asked questions about Havrix Products
Frequently asked questions about Freeze-dried Live Attenuated Hepatitis A Vaccine
Q. What is hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. It can range from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe illness lasting several months. Although rare, hepatitis A can cause death in some people. Consult your doctor immediately if you think you have symptoms of hepatitis A infection.
Q. How safe is Havrix 720 Junior Monodose Vaccine?
Havrix 720 Junior Monodose Vaccine is safe and well tolerated. The vaccines have undergone years of testing before being licensed by the health authorities and remain under continuous monitoring for safety. Side effects with Havrix 720 Junior Monodose Vaccine are mild to moderate in intensity and commonly include pain, swelling and redness at the injection site and headache.
Q. When should Havrix 720 Junior Monodose Vaccine be given?
Havrix 720 Junior Monodose Vaccine is usually given as a single initial injection. After that a second dose is given 6 to 12 months later. Two doses can help you protect yourself from getting an infection for at least 20 years. Persons who are travelling should preferably take the initial dose of the medicine at least 2 weeks before leaving, although it can be given up to the day of your departure, if needed. However, it would be best to consult your doctor regarding the use of medicine.
Q. I think I have been exposed to hepatitis A. What should I do?
If you think you have been exposed to hepatitis A, consult your doctor immediately. Your doctor will decide what is best for you, based on your age and overall health. If you were recently exposed to hepatitis A virus and have not been vaccinated against hepatitis A, you might benefit from an injection of either hepatitis A vaccine or immune globulin. However, the vaccine or immune globulin are only effective if given within the first 2 weeks after exposure.
Q. Is Hepatitis A infection fatal or life-threatening?
Hepatitis A infection usually does not cause liver disease. However, in some cases, it may lead to acute liver failure which can be life-threatening.
Q. Is hepatitis A curable?
No, there's currently no cure for hepatitis A, but it normally gets better on its own within a couple of months. However, it is better to consult a doctor if you think you are exposed to hepatitis A virus to rule out any other serious conditions that have similar symptoms.
Q. Is Hepatitis A infection contagious?
Yes, Hepatitis A virus infection is contagious.
Q. What is Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)?
Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) refers to trying to prevent or treat a disease after an exposure. For hepatitis A, postexposure prophylaxis is an injection of either hepatitis A vaccine or immune globulin. However, the vaccine or immune globulin are only effective in preventing hepatitis A if given within the first 2 weeks after exposure.
Q. I had hepatitis A in the past, can I get it again?
No. Once you recover from hepatitis A, you develop antibodies that protect you from the virus for life. An antibody is a substance found in the blood which is produced by the body in response to a virus. Antibodies protect the body from disease by attaching to the virus and destroying it.
Q. How long does hepatitis A virus survive outside the body?
The hepatitis A virus can survive for months outside the body. However, the virus can get destroyed at high temperatures, such as boiling or cooking food/liquids for at least 1 minute at 185°F (85°C), although freezing temperatures do not have any effect on it.
Q. Does Havrix 720 Junior Monodose Vaccine cause fever?
Yes, mild fever may occur after administering Havrix 720 Junior Monodose Vaccine. Contact your doctor if your fever worsens or does not go away.
Q. Is Havrix 720 Junior Monodose Vaccine necessary?
Although not mandatory, Havrix 720 Junior Monodose Vaccine is recommended if you're travelling to countries where there are poor levels of sanitation and hygiene, and cases of hepatitis A are common.
Products for Havrix
Havrix 720 Junior Monodose Vaccine
prefilled syringe of 0.5 ml Injection
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
MRP
₹1250
MRP
₹1980.28
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MRP
₹2100
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