Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin-VF (CSL) TM
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Active ingredients: hepatitis b virus immunoglobulin
Brand name
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: CSL HEPATITIS B IMMUNOGLOBULIN VF (human) 100IU injection vialConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
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INDICATIONS AS AT 8 AUGUST 2002 : Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin is indicated for post-exposure prophylaxis in persons who did not receive prior vaccination, or whose prior vaccination regimen is incomplete, or when the hepatitis B antibody level is inadequate (<10IU/L). Post-exposure prophylaxis should be considered following percutaneous or permucosal exposure to HBsAg-positive material or suspected HBsAg-positive material, for example, by needle stick, oral ingestion or sexual exposure. Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin is also indicated for prophylaxis in infants born to HBsAg-positive mothers.Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin-VF is indicated for post-exposure prophylaxis in persons who did not receive prior vaccination, or whose prior vaccination regimen is incomplete, or when the hepatitis B antibody level is inadequate (<10IU/L). Post-exposure prophylaxis should be considered following percutaneous or permucosal exposure to HBsAg-positive or suspected HBsAg-positive material, for example, by needle stick, oral ingestion or sexual exposure. Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin-VF is also indicated for prophylaxis in infants born to HBsAg-positive mothers.
How to use this medicine
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This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intramuscular
- Clear to opalescent, colourless, solution
Storage conditions
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- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
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These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 100IU x 1 pack
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