About hepatitis b vaccine
Recombinant hepatitis B vaccine
Used for
- Prevention of hepatitis B infection
Usual adult dose
Adults: 20 micrograms intramuscularly at 0, 1, and 6 months.
Usual dose in children
Children and adolescents: 10 micrograms intramuscularly at 0, 1, and 6 months; schedules vary by age and risk.
Common side effects
- Soreness, redness, or swelling at injection site
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Fever
Important warnings
- Not for treating existing hepatitis B infection.
- Severe allergic reaction to a previous dose or vaccine component is a contraindication.
- Use caution during moderate or severe acute illness.
Pregnancy
May be given during pregnancy when hepatitis B vaccination is indicated; available data show no known risk.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is not a reason to avoid vaccination.
Interactions
- Immunosuppressive treatment may reduce vaccine response.
- Can generally be given with other vaccines at separate injection sites.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.