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Written By Divya L , PharmaD
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:11 PM IST

About Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj

Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj belongs to the group of medicines called 'immunizing agents' primarily used to prevent hepatitis B infection. Hepatitis B is a disease that occurs when the hepatitis B virus attacks the liver and causes infection. It can lead to liver cirrhosis (scarring), liver cancer, liver failure, and death.

Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj contains ' Hepatitis B vaccine.' It works by exposing the body to a small dose of virus or its protein when injected. Thereby, it helps provide immunity or resistance against the hepatitis B virus. The viral vaccine can be inactivated/killed virus (inability to replicate) or attenuated/live (cannot cause the disease but can induce an immune response).

Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj will be administered by a healthcare professional. Common side effects of Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj are headache, irritability, tiredness, drowsiness, nausea, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, fever, redness, tenderness and pain at the injection site. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor beforehand if you have a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines and yeast, multiple sclerosis (disease affecting the nervous system), kidney problems, long-term liver diseases, and HIV/AIDS. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother before taking Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj. Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj may make you feel weak or tired and drowsy; hence drive only when you are mentally alert. Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for children only when prescribed by the doctor. 

Uses of Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj

Prevention of Hepatitis B infection.

Medicinal Benefits

Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj is an immunizing agent that contains hepatitis B vaccine.' It is used to prevent hepatitis B infection. It works by exposing the body to a small dose of virus (live, attenuated, inactivated or killed), thus providing immunity or resistance against the disease. Inactivated viral vaccines contain the whole virus, but they do not have the ability to replicate.

Directions for Use

A healthcare professional will administer it; do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj

  • Fever
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Tiredness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Headache
  • Irritability
  • Drowsiness
  • Redness, tenderness and pain at the injection site

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor before taking the shot if you have a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines and yeast, multiple sclerosis, kidney problems, long-term liver diseases, bleeding disorders, and HIV/AIDS. Please let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before taking Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj. It is also advised to consult your doctor before taking Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj if you are a breastfeeding mother. Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj may make you feel drowsy or tired, hence drive with caution and only when you are completely alert. It is unknown if the action of Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj is affected by alcohol intake. Please consult your doctor for more information. Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj should be used in children only when the doctor has advised. If you are travelling to virus prone areas and have an increased risk of hepatitis B infection, Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj should be taken as suggested by your doctor.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj may interact with immunosuppressants (Mycophenolate mofetil, Azathioprine, Mercaptopurine). Let your doctor know if you use any prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbal or vitamin supplements, and other vaccines before taking Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj. 

Drug-Food Interaction: Follow your doctor's advice on the foods and drinks that can be consumed.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj, let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to vaccines and yeast, immune system disorders, multiple sclerosis, kidney problems, long-term liver diseases, bleeding disorders, and HIV/AIDS.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL
  • MERCAPTOPURINE
  • AZATHIOPRINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Consume a balanced diet.
  • Avoid fatty foods and raw or undercooked foods.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption. 
  • Maintain a healthy weight. 
  • Undergo screening for hepatitis if you are caring for or living with an infected person. 
  • Do not share your blood sugar meters, blood lancets, or other equipment with other persons, as it may cause the spread of infection from one person to another. 

Special Advise

  • Let your doctor know that you are taking Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj if you are undergoing any medical tests.
  • It is advised to keep a record of your booster dose schedule to know when you are due for the upcoming shot.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hepatitis B: It is a severe liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is highly contagious (spreads from one person to another) and spreads through intimate contact with the infected person, direct contact with infected blood, through a contaminated needle, using an infected razor/other personal items, or from mother to baby during birth. The virus can live for up to 7 days outside the body. Chronic hepatitis B develops slowly, and the symptoms may not be clear unless complications develop. The symptoms of hepatitis B may appear after three months of exposure to the virus and can last for 2 to 12 weeks. The complications of chronic hepatitis B include liver failure, liver cancer or liver cirrhosis (scarring). Hepatitis B can be prevented by taking the vaccination. 

About Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj

Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj belongs to the group of medicines called 'immunizing agents' primarily used to prevent hepatitis B infection. Hepatitis B is a disease that occurs when the hepatitis B virus attacks the liver and causes infection. It can lead to liver cirrhosis (scarring), liver cancer, liver failure, and death.

Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj contains ' Hepatitis B vaccine.' It works by exposing the body to a small dose of virus or its protein when injected. Thereby, it helps provide immunity or resistance against the hepatitis B virus. The viral vaccine can be inactivated/killed virus (inability to replicate) or attenuated/live (cannot cause the disease but can induce an immune response).

Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj will be administered by a healthcare professional. Common side effects of Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj are headache, irritability, tiredness, drowsiness, nausea, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, fever, redness, tenderness and pain at the injection site. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor beforehand if you have a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines and yeast, multiple sclerosis (disease affecting the nervous system), kidney problems, long-term liver diseases, and HIV/AIDS. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother before taking Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj. Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj may make you feel weak or tired and drowsy; hence drive only when you are mentally alert. Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for children only when prescribed by the doctor. 

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Apr-24

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Uses of Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj

Prevention of Hepatitis B infection.

Medicinal Benefits

Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj is an immunizing agent that contains hepatitis B vaccine.' It is used to prevent hepatitis B infection. It works by exposing the body to a small dose of virus (live, attenuated, inactivated or killed), thus providing immunity or resistance against the disease. Inactivated viral vaccines contain the whole virus, but they do not have the ability to replicate.

Side Effects of Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj

  • Fever
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Tiredness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Headache
  • Irritability
  • Drowsiness
  • Redness, tenderness and pain at the injection site

Directions for Use

A healthcare professional will administer it; do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor before taking the shot if you have a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines and yeast, multiple sclerosis, kidney problems, long-term liver diseases, bleeding disorders, and HIV/AIDS. Please let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before taking Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj. It is also advised to consult your doctor before taking Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj if you are a breastfeeding mother. Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj may make you feel drowsy or tired, hence drive with caution and only when you are completely alert. It is unknown if the action of Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj is affected by alcohol intake. Please consult your doctor for more information. Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj should be used in children only when the doctor has advised. If you are travelling to virus prone areas and have an increased risk of hepatitis B infection, Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj should be taken as suggested by your doctor.

Therapeutic Class

IMMUNIZING AGENTS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL
  • MERCAPTOPURINE
  • AZATHIOPRINE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Consume a balanced diet.
  • Avoid fatty foods and raw or undercooked foods.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption. 
  • Maintain a healthy weight. 
  • Undergo screening for hepatitis if you are caring for or living with an infected person. 
  • Do not share your blood sugar meters, blood lancets, or other equipment with other persons, as it may cause the spread of infection from one person to another. 

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Let your doctor know that you are taking Revac-B Mcf 0.5Ml Inj if you are undergoing any medical tests.
  • It is advised to keep a record of your booster dose schedule to know when you are due for the upcoming shot.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hepatitis B: It is a severe liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is highly contagious (spreads from one person to another) and spreads through intimate contact with the infected person, direct contact with infected blood, through a contaminated needle, using an infected razor/other personal items, or from mother to baby during birth. The virus can live for up to 7 days outside the body. Chronic hepatitis B develops slowly, and the symptoms may not be clear unless complications develop. The symptoms of hepatitis B may appear after three months of exposure to the virus and can last for 2 to 12 weeks. The complications of chronic hepatitis B include liver failure, liver cancer or liver cirrhosis (scarring). Hepatitis B can be prevented by taking the vaccination.