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H-B-Vax II Paediatric 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 vaccine

Brand name

(ARTG)

: H-B-VAX II hepatitis B vaccine recombinant preservative-free paediatric 5 microgram/0.5mL 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)

For use in the immunisation against infection caused by all known subtypes of hepatitis B virus. INDICATIONS AS AT 17 NOVEMBER 2000: H-B-Vax II is indicated for immunisation against infection caused by all known subtypes of Hepatitis B virus. Adolescent vaccination is not necessary for children who have received a primary course of hepatitis B vaccine. Vaccination is recommended in adults who are at substantial risk of hepatitis B virus infection and have demonstrated or judged to be susceptible. Vaccination of individuals who have antibodies against hepatitis B virus from a previous infection is not necessary.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Injection, suspension
  • Intramuscular
  • Slightly opalescent white liquid

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.

  • 1 x 0.5mL vial pack
  • 10 single use vials pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient hepatitis b vaccine

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

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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