Revac-B+ Adult Injection 1 ml

Revac-B+ Adult Injection 1 ml belongs to the group of medicines called 'immunizing agents' primarily used to prevent hepatitis B infection. Hepatitis B is a disease that occurs when the hepatitis B virus attacks the liver and causes infection. It can lead to liver cirrhosis (scarring), liver cancer, liver failure, and death.

Revac-B+ Adult Injection 1 ml contains ' Hepatitis B vaccine.' It works by exposing the body to a small dose of virus or its protein when injected. Thereby, it helps provide immunity or resistance against the hepatitis B virus. The viral vaccine can be inactivated/killed virus (inability to replicate) or attenuated/live (cannot cause the disease but can induce an immune response).

Revac-B+ Adult Injection 1 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Common side effects of Revac-B+ Adult Injection 1 ml are headache, irritability, tiredness, drowsiness, nausea, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, fever, redness, tenderness and pain at the injection site. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor beforehand if you have a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines and yeast, multiple sclerosis (disease affecting the nervous system), kidney problems, long-term liver diseases, and HIV/AIDS. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother before taking Revac-B+ Adult Injection 1 ml. Revac-B+ Adult Injection 1 ml may make you feel weak or tired and drowsy; hence drive only when you are mentally alert. Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for children only when prescribed by the doctor. 

Revac-B+ Adult Injection 1 ml is an immunizing agent that contains hepatitis B vaccine.' It is used to prevent hepatitis B infection. It works by exposing the body to a small dose of virus (live, attenuated, inactivated or killed), thus providing immunity or resistance against the disease. Inactivated viral vaccines contain the whole virus, but they do not have the ability to replicate.

• Fever
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Tiredness
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Irritability
• Drowsiness
• Redness, tenderness and pain at the injection site

Inform your doctor before taking the shot if you have a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines and yeast, multiple sclerosis, kidney problems, long-term liver diseases, bleeding disorders, and HIV/AIDS. Please let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before taking Revac-B+ Adult Injection 1 ml. It is also advised to consult your doctor before taking Revac-B+ Adult Injection 1 ml if you are a breastfeeding mother. Revac-B+ Adult Injection 1 ml may make you feel drowsy or tired, hence drive with caution and only when you are completely alert. It is unknown if the action of Revac-B+ Adult Injection 1 ml is affected by alcohol intake. Please consult your doctor for more information. Revac-B+ Adult Injection 1 ml should be used in children only when the doctor has advised. If you are travelling to virus prone areas and have an increased risk of hepatitis B infection, Revac-B+ Adult Injection 1 ml should be taken as suggested by your doctor.

• Consume a balanced diet.
• Avoid fatty foods and raw or undercooked foods.
• Avoid alcohol consumption. 
• Maintain a healthy weight. 
• Undergo screening for hepatitis if you are caring for or living with an infected person. 
• Do not share your blood sugar meters, blood lancets, or other equipment with other persons, as it may cause the spread of infection from one person to another.