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Havrix, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Hepatitis A.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Havrix. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Havrix include Skin redness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Havrix can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Havrix normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Havrix's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Havrix related warnings talks about Havrix's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Havrix are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Havrix may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Havrix is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Havrix is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Havrix safe for pregnant women?
Havrix may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Havrix, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Havrix safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Havrix as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Havrix on the Kidneys?
Havrix is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Havrix on the Liver?
Havrix is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Havrix on the Heart?
Havrix is completely safe for the heart.
Havrix should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Havrix unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Havrix habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Havrix.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Havrix will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Havrix is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Havrix cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Havrix
You can take Havrix with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Havrix
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Havrix with alcohol.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1431
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 924
