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About GeneVac-B Adult Vaccine

HEPATITIS B VACCINE belongs to the group of medicines called 'immunizing agents' primarily used to prevent hepatitis B infection. Hepatitis B is a disease that occurs when the hepatitis B virus attacks the liver and causes infection. It can lead to liver cirrhosis (scarring), liver cancer, liver failure, and death.

Uses of GeneVac-B Adult Vaccine

Prevention of Hepatitis B infection

Medicinal Benefits of GeneVac-B Adult Vaccine

HEPATITIS B VACCINE is an immunizing agent that contains hepatitis B vaccine.' It is used to prevent hepatitis B infection. It works by exposing the body to a small dose of virus (live, attenuated, inactivated or killed), thus providing immunity or resistance against the disease. Inactivated viral vaccines contain the whole virus, but they do not have the ability to replicate.

Directions for Use

Injection: A healthcare professional will administer the injection; do not self-administer.

Side Effects of GeneVac-B Adult Vaccine

• Fever
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Tiredness
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Irritability
• Drowsiness
• Redness, tenderness and pain at the injection site

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor before taking the shot if you have a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines and yeast, multiple sclerosis, kidney problems, long-term liver diseases, bleeding disorders, and HIV/AIDS. Please let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before taking HEPATITIS B VACCINE. It is also advised to consult your doctor before taking HEPATITIS B VACCINE if you are a breastfeeding mother. HEPATITIS B VACCINE may make you feel drowsy or tired, hence drive with caution and only when you are completely alert. It is unknown if the action of HEPATITIS B VACCINE is affected by alcohol intake. Please consult your doctor for more information. HEPATITIS B VACCINE should be used in children only when the doctor has advised. If you are travelling to virus prone areas and have an increased risk of hepatitis B infection, HEPATITIS B VACCINE should be taken as suggested by your doctor.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

HEPATITIS B VACCINE may interact with immunosuppressants (Mycophenolate mofetil, Azathioprine, Mercaptopurine). Let your doctor know if you use any prescription and over the counter medications, herbal or vitamin supplements, and other vaccines before taking HEPATITIS B VACCINE.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

Before using HEPATITIS B VACCINE, let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to vaccines and yeast, immune system disorders, multiple sclerosis, kidney problems, long-term liver diseases, bleeding disorders, and HIV/AIDS.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

It is unknown if the action of HEPATITIS B VACCINE is affected by alcohol intake. Please consult your doctor for more information.

PREGNANCY

Please consult your doctor before taking HEPATITIS B VACCINE if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

BREAST FEEDING

Please consult your doctor before taking HEPATITIS B VACCINE if you are a breastfeeding mother.

DRIVING

HEPATITIS B VACCINE may cause tiredness and drowsiness. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

LIVER

Please consult your doctor if you suffer from severe or long-term liver impairment/liver disease before taking HEPATITIS B VACCINE

KIDNEY

Please consult your doctor if you suffer from severe kidney impairment/kidney disease before taking HEPATITIS B VACCINE.