Review the side-effects of Hepatitis B (Recombinant) Vaccine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Palpitation, fainting and fast heart rate.
Central Nervous System- Dizziness, headache, multiple sclerosis (MS), nerve disease (including Bells palsy, Guillain-Barré syndrome, hypoesthesia, and paresthesia), paralysis and seizures.
Skin- Hair loss, skin inflammation, herpes zoster and unusual bleeding.
Eye and ENT- Inflammation of conjunctiva, earache, ringing in the ear and visual disturbances.
Gastrointestinal- Stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea and constipation.
Blood- Increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate and decrease in platelets.
Liver- Elevated liver enzymes.
Hypersensitivity- Hypersensitivity, including anaphylaxis and symptoms of immediate hypersensitivity reaction, severe allergic reactions, bronchial spasm, chest discomfort, difficulty in breathing, swelling in the leg, hypersensitivity syndrome (serum sickness–like reaction) of delayed onset (including ecchymosis, erythema multiforme, erythema nodosum), palpitation, itching, rash, symptoms consistent with hives and low blood pressure episode.
Local- Soreness, including discoloration of skin , redness, nodule formation, pain, itching, swelling, tenderness and warmth.
Musculoskeletal- Joint pain, muscle weakness and spine inflammation.
Respiratory- Inflammation of pharynx and upper respiratory tract infection.
Miscellaneous- Fever and inflammation of blood vessels.
Recombivax , Engerix-B
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Palpitation, fainting and fast heart rate.
Central Nervous System- Dizziness, headache, multiple sclerosis (MS), nerve disease (including Bells palsy, Guillain-Barré syndrome, hypoesthesia, and paresthesia), paralysis and seizures.
Skin- Hair loss, skin inflammation, herpes zoster and unusual bleeding.
Eye and ENT- Inflammation of conjunctiva, earache, ringing in the ear and visual disturbances.
Gastrointestinal- Stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea and constipation.
Blood- Increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate and decrease in platelets.
Liver- Elevated liver enzymes.
Hypersensitivity- Hypersensitivity, including anaphylaxis and symptoms of immediate hypersensitivity reaction, severe allergic reactions, bronchial spasm, chest discomfort, difficulty in breathing, swelling in the leg, hypersensitivity syndrome (serum sickness–like reaction) of delayed onset (including ecchymosis, erythema multiforme, erythema nodosum), palpitation, itching, rash, symptoms consistent with hives and low blood pressure episode.
Local- Soreness, including discoloration of skin , redness, nodule formation, pain, itching, swelling, tenderness and warmth.
Musculoskeletal- Joint pain, muscle weakness and spine inflammation.
Respiratory- Inflammation of pharynx and upper respiratory tract infection.
Miscellaneous- Fever and inflammation of blood vessels.
Other Precautions :
Use full recommended dose of the vaccine.Drug Name : Hepatitis B (Recombinant) Vaccine
Hepatitis B (Recombinant) Vaccine(Recombivax ) generic is an immunizing agent, used to prevent hepatitis B infection. It stimulates the body to produce antibodies against hepatitis B infection.Trade Names for Hepatitis B (Recombinant) Vaccine
India :
Genevac B (20 mcg) |
Hepagen Plus (10 mcg) |
Hepagen Plus (20 mcg) |
Shanvac B (0.5 ml) |
Enivac HB (10 ml) |
Revac B (10 ml) |
Revac B (10 ml) (Bharat) |
Genevac B (5 ml) |
Genevac B (1 ml) |
Biovac B (10 ml) |
Enivac HB (2ml) |
Enivac HB |
Genevac B (10 mcg) |
Revac B Pead (0.5 ml) |
Enivac HB (0.5ml) |
Enivac HB Safsy Injection |
Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine |
HB Vac (0.5 ml) |
LG Euvax B |
Biovac B (0.5 ml)
International :
Recombivax , Engerix-B
