Kamrab™

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KamRAB is rabies immunoglobulin indicated for passive, transient post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) of rabies infection, when given immediately after contact with a rabid or possibly rabid animal.,KamRAB should be administered concurrently with a full course of rabies vaccine., Do not administer additional (repeat) doses of KamRAB once vaccine treatment has been initiated, since this may interfere with the immune response to the rabies vaccine., Do not administer KamRAB to patients with a history of a complete pre-exposure or post-exposure vaccination regimen and confirmed adequate rabies antibody titre.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 30 Months
• Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Injection, solution
• Intramuscular
• Clear to slightly opalescent, colourless to pale yellow solution

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called ‘scheduling’. You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

• 2 mL and 10 mL

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: rabies virus immunoglobulin

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Source: AHT

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