Havrix
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition for Havrix Products
Havrix Products are primarily used for
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 Nausea1a, Pain, Sore throat, Abdominal pain, Anaphylactic reaction, Convulsion, Fatigue, Fever, Headache, Loss of appetite, Feeling of discomfort, Erythema (skin redness), Tenderness, Vomiting, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk).
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 should you inform your doctor about before taking Havrix 1440IU Injection?
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have a history of hypersensitivity or any active or chronic infections.
Q. Can this vaccine be given to children?
This vaccine is not recommended in children below one year of age.
Q. In what cases should the use of Havrix 1440IU Injection be stopped?
The use of Havrix 1440IU Injection should be stopped immediately in case of anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction).
Q. Should I avoid any foods or drinks while taking Havrix 1440IU Injection?
There are no such interactions of Havrix 1440IU Injection with food and drinks. In case of any doubt, it is better to consult your doctor.
Q. What if I miss the second dose of Havrix 1440IU Injection?
The second dose should be given after 6-12 months from the first. If the second dose is delayed, the first dose does not need to be repeated.
Q. How is the hepatitis A virus transmitted?
Hepatitis A virus is transmitted through the fecal-oral route. This can happen through close contact with an infected person or intake of contaminated food or water.
Q. What are the signs and symptoms of hepatitis A virus infection?
Some symptoms of hepatitis virus A infection are fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fever, dark urine, and jaundice.
Q. How is hepatitis A virus infection prevented?
Vaccination with the full, two-dose hepatitis A vaccine is the best way to prevent this infection.
Q. Can hepatitis A vaccine be given to immunocompromised people (e.g., people on hemodialysis or people with HIV)?
Yes, because the hepatitis A vaccine is inactivated, no special precautions are required when vaccinating immunocompromised people. After completing both doses of the vaccine, most immunocompromised people do not need an additional vaccine.
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