PrevaHAV (For adult) 500 unit/1 ml is a Product of the Generic Inactivated Hepatitis A vaccine

What Is PrevaHAV (For adult) 500 unit/1 ml Indications and Uses?

The vaccine is indicated for the active immunization of adults and children from 12 months of age against infection caused by Hepatitis A virus.

Pharmacology (Source, Chemical and Physical Composition) Of PrevaHAV (For adult) 500 unit/1 ml

The hepatitis A virus belongs to the picornavirus family. It is one of several hepatitis viruses that cause systemic disease with pathology in the liver. The incubation period for hepatitis A averages 28 days (range: 15 to 50 days). The course of hepatitis A infection is extremely variable, ranging from asymptomatic infection to icteric hepatitis and death. The presence of antibodies to HAV confers protection against hepatitis A infection. However, the lowest titer needed to confer protection has not been determined.

Dosage And Administration of PrevaHAV (For adult) 500 unit/1 ml

Hepatitis A vaccine should be given intramuscularly only. Do not inject it intravenously. The primary immunization consists of two doses, the first dose is at the selected date and the second dose will be at 6 months later.Children 12 months to 15 years: The recommended dose is 0.5 ml

First dose: At the elected date
Second dose: 6 months after the first dose

Children 16 years and above: The recommended dose is 1 ml

First dose: At the elected date
Second dose: 6 months after the first dose

Side Effects of PrevaHAV (For adult) 500 unit/1 ml

Reactions at the site of injection are common but can be recovered within 72 hours without any treatment. Some of the mild and temporary adverse reactions are: pain and redness at the site of injection, fever after vaccination.

Use During Pregnancy and Lactation

The vaccine should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. The vaccine should be used with caution for lactating women.

Precautions And Warnings for PrevaHAV (For adult) 500 unit/1 ml

Shake well before use
The product should be used with caution for people who or whose family has the history of convulsion or epilepsy, chronic diseases and allergic symptoms
Do not use the product if any crack of the container, foreign particulate matter, or out of expiry date
This product should be used immediately after opening
Adrenaline and other first aid medicines should be prepared at the vaccination place in serious allergic reaction. The people after vaccination should remain under medical supervision for 30 minutes
The vaccine must not be frozen

Therapeutic Class

Vaccines, Anti-sera & Immunoglobulin

Storage Conditions of It

Keep out of the reach and sight of children Store and transport at 2°C to 8°C. Protect from light