Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine is an active immunizing agent. It is used for the prevention of hepatitis B infection in individuals considered at risk of exposure to hepatitis B virus.

Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. For the vaccine to be effective, you have to receive all the doses.

It is generally safe and well-tolerated. However, it may cause fatigue and injection site reactions such as redness, swelling, or pain in some people. If you are bothered by such reactions, let the doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

To make sure the vaccine is safe, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult and seek advice from their doctor before receiving the vaccine.

Uses of Shanvac-B Injection

Prevention of Hepatitis B infection

Benefits of Shanvac-B Injection

In Prevention of Hepatitis B infection

Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine is used to protect against infection by the hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by a virus. It can be spread from a mother to her newborn baby, by sharing needles and other equipment during drug use, by having sex with an infected person, by having a tattoo or body piercing, and by sharing contaminated toothbrushes or razors. Hepatitis B can be serious, but it does not always cause obvious symptoms. Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine is given by an injection into a muscle as soon as possible after exposure to a risk and will help prevent infection. It is recommended for all infants and children up to age 18 years and adults in high-risk groups. This medicine does not work if you already have hepatitis B.

Side effects of Shanvac-B Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Shanvac-B

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Fatigue

How to use Shanvac-B Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Shanvac-B Injection works

Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine 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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine is recommended.
However, please inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Shanvac-B Injection?

If you miss a dose of Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine, please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine

₹53.1/Injection

GeneVac-B Adult Vaccine

Serum Institute Of India Ltd

₹81.97/injection

23% cheaper

Revac-B Plus Adult Vaccine

Bharat Biotech

₹76.02/injection

28% cheaper

GeneVac-B Adult Vaccine

Serum Institute Of India Ltd

₹804.67/injection

658% costlier

Cefvac- B Adult Vaccine

₹100/injection

6% cheaper

Elovac-B 20mcg Injection

Indian Immunologicals Ltd

₹162.5/injection

53% costlier

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Quick tips

Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine 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.

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Patient concerns

Which strength required for third dose of vaccination for hepatitis b Shanvac and What difference 10mcg and 20mcg

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

Ages 20 and older: Three doses (20 mcg each), IM, on a 0, 1, and 6 month schedule

I have three doses of Hep B vaccine around 10 years back. Noe I would like to go with three doses of Twirix (Hep A+B). Can I go ahead

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

you don't need hepatitis B again .

User feedback

Patients taking Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine

Once A Month

69%

Once A Day

25%

Twice A Month

Once A Week

Twice A Week

What are you using Shanvac-B Injection for?

Chronic hepat*

100%

*Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection

How much was the improvement?

Poor

100%

FAQs

Who all should get vaccinated with Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine?

Everyone should get vaccinated with Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine. 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 Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine to be protected against Hepatitis B infection.

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)

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.

Is hepatitis B infection contagious?

Yes. Hepatitis B virus infection is contagious.

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.

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.

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