Hepashield Injection Information

Hepashield Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Hepatitis B are some of its major therapeutic uses.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Hepashield Injection. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Hepashield Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Hepashield Injection 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.

In addition, Hepashield Injection's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Hepashield Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

The section on Hepashield Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Hepashield Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Hepashield Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

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 Injection Benefits & Uses

Hepashield Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatitis B

Hepashield Injection 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 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Hepashield Injection 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 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Hepashield may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Hepashield Injection on the Kidneys?

Using Hepashield does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Hepashield Injection on the Liver?

Hepashield is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Hepashield Injection on the Heart?

Hepashield is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Hepashield Injection with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Prednisolone

Dexamethasone

Betamethasone

Fluorouracil

Hepashield Injection Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Hemophilia
Kidney Disease
Fever
Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Hepashield Injection

Is this Hepashield Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Hepashield Injection 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 Injection as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Hepashield Injection 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 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Hepashield Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Hepashield Injection

You can take Hepashield Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Hepashield Injection

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

Unknown