Avaxim 80 IU Injection Information

Avaxim 80 IU Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Hepatitis A.

The correct dosage of Avaxim 80 IU Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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 80 IU Injection are Skin redness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Avaxim 80 IU Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Avaxim 80 IU 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.

It is also important to note that Avaxim 80 IU Injection has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Avaxim 80 IU Injection related warnings talks about Avaxim 80 IU Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Avaxim 80 IU Injection contraindications section.

Besides this, Avaxim 80 IU Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Avaxim 80 IU Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

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

Avaxim 80 IU Injection Benefits & Uses

Avaxim 80 IU Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatitis A

Avaxim 80 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 80 IU Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Avaxim 80 IU Injection safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Avaxim 80 IU Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Avaxim for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Avaxim 80 IU Injection on the Kidneys?

Avaxim does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Avaxim 80 IU Injection on the Liver?

Avaxim is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Avaxim 80 IU Injection on the Heart?

Avaxim is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Avaxim 80 IU Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Avaxim 80 IU Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Agammaglobulinemia
Liver Disease
HIV/AIDS
Cancer
Fever

Frequently asked Questions about Avaxim 80 IU Injection

Is this Avaxim 80 IU Injection habit forming or addictive?

Avaxim 80 IU Injection is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Avaxim 80 IU Injection as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Avaxim 80 IU Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Avaxim 80 IU Injection for mental disorders.

No

Avaxim 80 IU Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Avaxim 80 IU Injection

It is safe to take Avaxim 80 IU Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Avaxim 80 IU Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Avaxim 80 IU Injection with alcohol will be.

Unknown