Mevac-A: Side Effects & Dosing

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Contraindications Warnings Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Thai FDA Category Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Freeze-dried live attenuated Hepatitis A vaccine (H2 strain) ≥6.5 mg LgCCID₅₀

Indications/Uses

Active immunization against HAV infection in persons >18 mth. Primary immunization. Pre-exposure prophylaxis of individuals at increased risk of infection & post-exposure prophylaxis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

SC Inj single dose of 0.5 mL over deltoid muscle of upper arm. Adult & childn 1 single dose is required after 18 mth of age.

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. History of anaphylaxis or any other serious allergic reaction to vaccines. Acute infectious disease or other serious illness. Acute febrile illness w/ temp >37.5°C. Immunological deficiency states. Hemophilia A.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Not to inj IV; administer over the buttocks. No protection against infections caused by HBV, HCV, delta virus, hepatitis E virus or other liver pathogens. Hypersensitivity. Immunocompromised persons. Avoid contact w/ any disinfectant. May be given >3 mth after γ-globulin administration. Review patient's history for possible hypersensitivity to the vaccine. Not to be used during pregnancy.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Local: Pain at inj site; redness; swelling, hematoma, induration/edema; pruritus. Systemic: Fever (>37.5°C axillary); asthenia/drowsiness; headache, myalgia/arthralgia; GI disorders; behavioural changes, skin disorders.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Vaccines, Antisera & Immunologicals

ATC Classification

J06BB11 - hepatitis A immunoglobulin ; Belongs to the class of specific immunoglobulins. Used in passive immunizations.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Mevac-A vaccine inj

Packing/Price

0.5 mL x 1's

Mevac-A

hepatitis a vaccine

Manufacturer:

Zhejiang Pukang Biotechnological

Distributor:

Biogenetech