The U.S. FDA-approved Human Hepatitis B immunoglobulin to treat people protected from the hepatitis B virus on  January 30, 2006. It is usually given with the hepatitis B vaccine. 

Human Hepatitis B immunoglobulin is used in adults and children to protect from the hepatitis B virus, usually given with the hepatitis B vaccine. The Hepatitis B virus damages the liver and gradually stops the liver from working properly. Additionally, this medicine can also be given to newborn babies born to mothers with the hepatitis B virus. 

Human Hepatitis B immunoglobulin vaccine is administered into a muscle or deep under the skin. If this injection is recommendedThe most common side effects of Human Hepatitis B immunoglobulin are headache, dizziness, Injection site reactions (redness, pain, swelling), joint pain, nausea, fever, skin allergic reaction, low blood pressure

for you, it will be given by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administrate. Your physician will choose the dosage and administration frequency based on the medical condition because it differs for each person.

Do not take this drug if you are allergic to Human Hepatitis B immunoglobulin and its other ingredients. Before taking the Human Hepatitis B immunoglobulin vaccine, inform your doctor if you have any allergic reaction or a blood disorder (blood clotting) or if you have had kidney dialysis. Notify your doctor if you have IgA deficiency, high blood pressure, or diabetics, 

Do not take this drug if you are allergic to Human Hepatitis B immunoglobulin and its other ingredients. Before taking the Human Hepatitis B immunoglobulin vaccine, inform your doctor if you have any allergic reaction or a blood disorder (blood clotting) or if you have had kidney dialysis. Notify your doctor if you have IgA deficiency, high blood pressure, or diabetics, 

Report to your doctor if you recently had any vaccinations or are planning to get any vaccination, especially MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine and Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine. 

Store in a refrigerator between 2°C-8°C. Keep away from moisture, heat, and light. Do not freeze the medicine. Keep out of the reach of children and pets. Human Hepatitis B immunoglobulin vaccine is administered into a muscle or deep under the skin. Dosage will be recommended by your physician.  Multiple doses may be required to provide adequate protection. Follow the recommended schedule and complete the full course of vaccination as advised by your healthcare provider. Follow the recommended schedule and complete the full course of vaccination as advised by your healthcare provider.

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The drug information on this page is not a substitute for medical advice. It is meant for educational purposes only. For further details, consult your doctor about your medical condition to know if you are eligible to receive this treatment.