Elovac-B 20mcg Injection is an active immunizing agent. It is used for the prevention of hepatitis B infection in individuals considered at risk of exposure to hepatitis B virus.Elovac-B 20mcg Injection is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. For the vaccine to be effective, you have to receive all the doses.It is generally safe and well-tolerated. However, it may cause injection site reactions such as redness, swelling, or pain and fever in some people. If you are bothered by such reactions, let the doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.To make sure the vaccine is safe, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult and seek advice from their doctor before receiving the vaccine.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

'- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Elovac-B 20mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Elovac-B 20mcg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

- Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Elovac-B 20mcg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

- Driving : SAFE

Elovac-B 20mcg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

- Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Elovac-B 20mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Elovac-B 20mcg Injection is recommended.However, please inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease.

- Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Elovac-B 20mcg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Elovac-B 20mcg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Elovac-B 20mcg Injection, please consult your doctor.\\n

vial of 5 ml Injection

Chemical Class :: Vaccines
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: VACCINES

Prevention of Hepatitis B infection

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8?C). Do not freeze.

Q. Who all should get vaccinated with Elovac-B 20mcg Injection?::: Everyone should get vaccinated with Elovac-B 20mcg Injection. All infants, beginning at birth, all children who have not been vaccinated previously and persons with chronic liver disease, other than hepatitis B (e.g. cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, etc.) or those with HIV infection must also get this vaccination. Additionally, suspected sexual partners of hepatitis B-positive persons or victims of sexual assault (rape) or abuse are also advised to get vaccinated with Elovac-B 20mcg Injection to be protected against Hepatitis B infection.| Q. Is hepatitis B infection curable?::: No. In most cases, the symptoms of hepatitis B infection is resolved within 4-8 weeks but person remain infected for lifetime. In some cases, however, symptoms may persist for a longer time (chronic infection)| Q. Is hepatitis B infection fatal or life-threatening?::: Yes. Hepatitis B infection symptoms, if present for a longer time, may cause chronic infection, liver cirrhosis or liver cancer and can also be life threatening.| Q. Is hepatitis B infection contagious?::: Yes. Hepatitis B virus infection is contagious.| Q. Does it spread through saliva or sharing of food?::: Yes. Hepatitis spreads through contact with the body fluids including saliva, blood, semen etc. of the infected person.| Q. Does hepatitis B vaccine cause fever?::: Mild fever may occur after hepatitis B vaccine administration. Contact your doctor if your fever worsens or does not go away.

Fever
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)