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Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin-VF (CSL) TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: hepatitis b virus immunoglobulin

Brand name

(ARTG)

: CSL HEPATITIS B IMMUNOGLOBULIN VF (human) 100IU injection vial

Download the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

INDICATIONS AS AT 8 AUGUST 2002 : Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin is indicated for post-exposure prophylaxis in persons who did not receive prior vaccination, or whose prior vaccination regimen is incomplete, or when the hepatitis B antibody level is inadequate (<10IU/L). Post-exposure prophylaxis should be considered following percutaneous or permucosal exposure to HBsAg-positive material or suspected HBsAg-positive material, for example, by needle stick, oral ingestion or sexual exposure. Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin is also indicated for prophylaxis in infants born to HBsAg-positive mothers.Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin-VF is indicated for post-exposure prophylaxis in persons who did not receive prior vaccination, or whose prior vaccination regimen is incomplete, or when the hepatitis B antibody level is inadequate (<10IU/L). Post-exposure prophylaxis should be considered following percutaneous or permucosal exposure to HBsAg-positive or suspected HBsAg-positive material, for example, by needle stick, oral ingestion or sexual exposure. Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin-VF is also indicated for prophylaxis in infants born to HBsAg-positive mothers.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Injection, solution
  • Intramuscular
  • Clear to opalescent, colourless, solution

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Light
  • Do not Freeze
  • Refrigerate
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 100IU x 1 pack

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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