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Drug Details

Hepatitis A vaccine

• Drug Class Description
  Inactivated viruses (vaccines).
• Generic Name
  Generic
• Presentation
  Inactivated Hepatitis A virus 50 antigen units per mL adsorbed onto aluminium hydroxide suspension. Available from Aventis Pasteur MSD.
• Description
  Suspension in pre-filled syringe.
• Indications
  

  Active immunisation against hepatitis A.

• Adult Dosage
  Primary immunisation: 1mL by intramuscular injection into deltoid region. Booster: 1mL six months later.
• Child Dosage
  Under 18 years, not recommended.
• Contra Indications
  Severe febrile infections.
• Special Precautions
  Altered immunity, liver disease, Pregnancy, Lactation.
• Adverse Drug Reactions
  Mild transient local reactions, fever, malaise.