Engerix-B 20mcg|ml Injection (1 prefilled)

Engerix-B 20mcg|ml Injection is an injection made by Glaxo Smithkline Ltd that contains Hepatitis B Vaccine 20mcg, an inactivated recombinant vaccine. It is used for prevention of hepatitis B. Pack size: 1 prefilled syringex1ml injection.

Uses of Engerix-B 20mcg|ml Injection

Engerix-B 20mcg|ml Injection is given to protect against hepatitis B, a viral infection of the liver that spreads through blood and body fluids and can lead to long-term liver damage, cirrhosis and liver cancer. In Pakistan it is part of the routine childhood immunisation programme, and it is also recommended for healthcare workers, people on dialysis or receiving regular blood products, household contacts of infected people and other at-risk adults.

How Engerix-B 20mcg|ml Injection works

The hepatitis B vaccine contains a purified surface protein of the virus, not the live virus, so it cannot cause infection. The immune system learns to recognise this protein and produces antibodies, which can then block the real virus if you are exposed in future.

Possible side effects

Reactions to Engerix-B 20mcg|ml Injection are usually mild and short-lived, settling within a day or two. The most common are:

• Soreness, redness or swelling where the injection was given
• Mild fever
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Irritability in babies

Get emergency help if there is difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or a widespread itchy rash soon after the injection. These allergic reactions are rare, and vaccination staff are trained to manage them.

Precautions and warnings

• The vaccine is given by a healthcare professional as a course of injections, and the full course is needed for good protection.
• Tell the vaccinator if you had a serious reaction to a previous dose or are allergic to yeast or any other vaccine ingredient.
• Vaccination may be postponed if you have a high fever, but a mild cold is not a reason to delay.
• It can be given during pregnancy and breastfeeding when there is a risk of infection, after discussion with your doctor.
• Store it in a refrigerator between 2 and 8°C and do not freeze it.

Storage

Store as directed on the pack, protected from light. Injections should only be prepared and given by a doctor, nurse or other trained healthcare professional. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Engerix-B 20mcg|ml Injection online in Pakistan

Order Engerix-B 20mcg|ml Injection from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Hepatitis B Vaccine by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.