Elovac-B 20mcg Injection

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Composition FOR Elovac-B 20mcg Injection

Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA)(20mcg)

food interaction for Elovac-B Injection

alcohol interaction for Elovac-B Injection

pregnancy interaction for Elovac-B Injection

lactation interaction for Elovac-B Injection

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alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Elovac-B 20mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Elovac-B 20mcg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Elovac-B 20mcg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Elovac-B 20mcg Injection

Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA)(20mcg)

Elovac-b injection uses

{med_name} is used for prevention of Hepatitis B infection.

How elovac-b injection works

Elovac-B 20mcg Injection is a vaccine which helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.

Common side effects of elovac-b injection

Diarrhea, Fatigue, Fever, Headache, Muscle pain, Decreased appetite, Inflammation of the nose, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), General discomfort, Swelling of lymph nodes, Bronchoconstriction (constriction of air passages), Neuritis, Joint pain

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Expert advice FOR Elovac-B Injection

  • Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA) is used for the prevention of hepatitis B infection.
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking medications for cancer or HIV.
  • Inform your doctor before taking the vaccine if you are old, obese or if you smoke.
  • If you have an illness causing a high temperature, it is best to postpone vaccination until after the illness.

Frequently asked questions FOR Elovac-B 20mcg Injection

Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA)

Q. Who all should get vaccinated with Elovac-B 20mcg Injection?
Everyone should get vaccinated with Elovac-B 20mcg Injection. All infants, beginning at birth, all children who have not been vaccinated previously and persons with chronic liver disease, other than hepatitis B (e.g. cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, etc.) or those with HIV infection must also get this vaccination. Additionally, suspected sexual partners of hepatitis B-positive persons or victims of sexual assault (rape) or abuse are also advised to get vaccinated with Elovac-B 20mcg Injection to be protected against Hepatitis B infection.
Q. Is hepatitis B infection curable?
No. In most cases, the symptoms of hepatitis B infection is resolved within 4-8 weeks but person remain infected for lifetime. In some cases, however, symptoms may persist for a longer time (chronic infection)
Q. Is hepatitis B infection fatal or life-threatening?
Yes. Hepatitis B infection symptoms, if present for a longer time, may cause chronic infection, liver cirrhosis or liver cancer and can also be life threatening.
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Q. Is hepatitis B infection contagious?
Yes. Hepatitis B virus infection is contagious.
Q. Does it spread through saliva or sharing of food?
Yes. Hepatitis spreads through contact with the body fluids including saliva, blood, semen etc. of the infected person.
Q. Does hepatitis B vaccine cause fever?
Mild fever may occur after hepatitis B vaccine administration. Contact your doctor if your fever worsens or does not go away.
Q. Who all should get vaccinated with Elovac-B 20mcg Injection?
Everyone should get vaccinated with Elovac-B 20mcg Injection. All infants, beginning at birth, all children aged up to 19 years who have not been vaccinated previously and persons with chronic liver disease, other than hepatitis B (e.g. cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, etc.) or those with HIV infection must also get this vaccination. Additionally, suspected sexual partners of hepatitis B-positive persons or victims of sexual assault (rape) or abuse are also advised to get vaccinated with Elovac-B 20mcg Injection to be protected against Hepatitis B infection.
Q. Is hepatitis B infection curable?
No. In most cases, the symptoms of hepatitis B infection is resolved within 4-8 weeks but person remain infected for lifetime. In some cases, however, symptoms may persist for a longer time (chronic infection)
Q. Is hepatitis B infection fatal or life-threatening?
Yes. Hepatitis B infection symptoms, if present for a longer time, may cause chronic infection, liver cirrhosis or liver cancer and can also be life threatening.
Q. Is hepatitis B infection contagious?
Yes. Hepatitis B virus infection is contagious.
Q. Does it spread through saliva or sharing of food?
Yes. Hepatitis spreads through contact with the body fluids including saliva, blood, semen etc. of the infected person.
Q. Does hepatitis B vaccine cause fever?
Mild fever may occur after hepatitis B vaccine administration. Contact your doctor if your fever worsens or does not go away.

Content on this page was last updated on 11 June, 2025, by Dr. Lalit Kanodia (MBA, MD Pharmacology)