Name: Hiberix
Creator: Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy
Published: Jan 31, 2017

Hiberix is an immunization vaccine, prescribed for tetanus (also known as lockjaw), which may cause a serious illness. It works by helping the body build up its immune system against tetanus.

Hiberix Injection Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Generic : Tetanus Toxoid	₹ 299.00 10mcg/40mcg/0.5mL 0.5ml

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Drug information on Hiberix (Tetanus Toxoid) from Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Drug Name : Tetanus Toxoid

Tetanus Toxoid(Tetanus Toxoid Adsorbed USP) generic Hiberix is an immunization vaccine, prescribed for tetanus (also known as lockjaw), which may cause a serious illness. It works by helping the body build up its immune system against tetanus.
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Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)
Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on February, 2, 2017

Medical condition(s) for which Hiberix may be prescribed

Compound Fractures

Tetanus

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

Adult: IM/SC- Primary immunization: 3 doses (0.5 mL each of tetanus toxoid adsorbed) via IM administration; give 2nd dose 4-8 weeks after 1st dose and 3rd dose 6-12 month after 2nd dose, Booster dose: 0.5 mL.

Side effects of Hiberix

Mild fever, joint pain, dizziness, muscle aches, nausea, tiredness and pain/itching/swelling/redness at the injection site.

How to use Hiberix?

It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the large muscle or under the skin.

When Should Hiberix not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Warnings and Precautions for Hiberix

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of bleeding disorders, history of Guillain-Barre syndrome, high fever after previous vaccination, immune system disorders, illness/infection, seizures, nervous system disorders, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Avoid intravenous administration.

Other Precautions for Hiberix

Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions for Hiberix

Store between 2° – 8°C. Do not freeze it.

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