Indications
The vaccine is indicated for the active immunization of adults and children from 12 months of age against infection caused by Hepatitis A virus.
Therapeutic Class
Vaccines, Anti-sera & Immunoglobulin
Pharmacology
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.
Contraindications
People who are allergic to any component of the vaccine. People who suffer from serious diseases, fever, and any immune disease
Side Effects
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.
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
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
Storage Conditions
Keep out of the reach and sight of children Store and transport at 2°C to 8°C. Protect from light
Drug Classes
Vaccines, Anti-sera & Immunoglobulin
Mode of Action
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.
Pregnancy Category
The vaccine should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. The vaccine should be used with caution for lactating women.
