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Avaxim 80

Avaxim 80

vaccine, hepatitis a

Manufacturer:

Sanofi Pasteur

Distributor:

Zuellig
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Inactivated hepatitis A vaccine containing 80 antigen units
Indications/Uses
Protection against infection caused by hepatitis A virus in childn 12 mth-15 yr.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
0.5 mL IM inj followed by a booster dose 6-36 mth after the 1st dose, but may be administered up to 7 yr after 1st dose.
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Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Childn allergic to neomycin. Postpone vaccination if child has high temp. Disease w/ high temp; febrile illness, acute infection or progressive chronic disease.
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Special Precautions
Weakened immune system due to corticosteroids, cytotoxic drugs, radiotherapy; HIV. Liver disease. Hemophilia. Pregnancy & lactation.
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Adverse Reactions
Pain at inj site; abnormal crying. Decreased appetite; irritability, insomnia; headache; belly pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting; muscle & joint pain; local inj site reactions eg, pain, redness, swelling or induration, haematoma; malaise, fever, fatigue or somnolence.
Drug Interactions
Diminished immunological response to the vaccine w/ immunosuppressive treatment.
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Caution For Usage
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Storage
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Description
View Avaxim 80 description for details of the chemical structure and excipients (inactive components).
Action
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MIMS Class
Vaccines, Antisera & Immunologicals
ATC Classification
J07BC02 - hepatitis A, inactivated, whole virus ; Belongs to the class of hepatitis viral vaccines.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Avaxim 80 vaccine (inj) 80 antigen units/0.5 mL
Packing/Price
(pre-filled syringe) 1's (P1,130/pre-filled syringe)
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