Avaxim 160 IU Injection Information

Avaxim 160 IU Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Hepatitis A.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Avaxim 160 IU Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The most common side effects of Avaxim 160 IU Injection are Skin redness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Avaxim 160 IU Injection as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Avaxim 160 IU Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Avaxim 160 IU Injection's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Avaxim 160 IU Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Avaxim 160 IU Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Avaxim 160 IU Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Avaxim 160 IU Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

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

Avaxim 160 IU Injection Benefits & Uses

Avaxim 160 IU Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatitis A

Avaxim 160 IU 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 A 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: Booster dose given at least 6 months after the first dose
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hepatitis A 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: Booster dose given at least 6 months after the first dose
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Hepatitis A 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: Booster dose given at least 6 months after the first dose

Avaxim 160 IU Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Avaxim 160 IU Injection safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Avaxim. It is best to stop taking Avaxim immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Avaxim 160 IU Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Avaxim may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Avaxim 160 IU Injection on the Kidneys?

Avaxim does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Avaxim 160 IU Injection on the Liver?

Using Avaxim does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Avaxim 160 IU Injection on the Heart?

Avaxim is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Avaxim 160 IU Injection with Other Drugs

Avaxim 160 IU Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Avaxim 160 IU Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Avaxim 160 IU Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Agammaglobulinemia
Liver Disease
HIV/AIDS
Cancer
Fever

Frequently asked Questions about Avaxim 160 IU Injection

Is this Avaxim 160 IU Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Avaxim 160 IU Injection is addictive.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Avaxim 160 IU Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Avaxim 160 IU Injection only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Avaxim 160 IU Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Avaxim 160 IU Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Avaxim 160 IU Injection

It is safe to take Avaxim 160 IU Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Avaxim 160 IU Injection

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Avaxim 160 IU Injection.

Unknown