About vaccine hepatitis b vaccine
Recombinant hepatitis B vaccine
Used for Prevention of hepatitis B infection Usual adult dose Adults: 1 mL intramuscularly at 0, 1, and 6 months; schedules may vary.
Usual dose in children Children: 0.5 mL intramuscularly at 0, 1, and 6 months; schedules vary by age and risk.
Common side effects Injection-site pain or redness Headache Fatigue Fever Important warnings Not for treating existing hepatitis B infection. Severe allergic reaction to a previous dose or ingredient is a contraindication. Use caution during moderate or severe acute illness. Pregnancy May be given during pregnancy when protection is needed; available safety data are reassuring.
Breastfeeding Breastfeeding is not a reason to avoid vaccination.
Interactions Immune-suppressing medicines may reduce vaccine response. May 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.
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