Hepashield: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Hepashield Information

Hepashield is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Hepatitis B are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The optimal dosage of Hepashield is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Hepashield as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Hepashield go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Hepashield has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Hepashield related warnings talks about Hepashield's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Hepashield contraindications section.

Additionally, Hepashield may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Hepashield is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Hepashield Benefits & Uses
Hepashield Dosage & How to Take
Hepashield Side Effects
Hepashield Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Hepashield with Other Drugs
Hepashield Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Hepashield
Hepashield Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Hepashield Benefits & Uses

Hepashield is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatitis B

Hepashield Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose given at 0, 1, and 6 month interval
Geriatric	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose given at 0, 1, and 6 month interval
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose given at 0, 1, and 6 month interval
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose given at 0, 1, and 6 month interval
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose given at 0, 1, and 6 month interval
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose given at 0, 1, and 6 month interval

Hepashield Related Warnings

Is the use of Hepashield safe for pregnant women?

Hepashield may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Hepashield again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Hepashield safe during breastfeeding?

Hepashield may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Hepashield on the Kidneys?

Using Hepashield does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Hepashield on the Liver?

Hepashield is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Hepashield on the Heart?

Hepashield is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Hepashield with Other Drugs

Hepashield should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Prednisolone

Dexamethasone

Betamethasone

Fluorouracil

Hepashield Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hepashield unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Hemophilia
Kidney Disease
Fever
Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Hepashield

Is this Hepashield habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Hepashield is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Hepashield as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Hepashield should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Hepashield is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Hepashield Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Hepashield

You can take Hepashield with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Hepashield

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Hepashield with alcohol will be.

Unknown