99% Savings - Buy Just @1 Rs X
Act Hib, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Meningitis, Cellulitis.
The right dosage of Act Hib depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Act Hib also has some side effects, the most common being Injection Site Tenderness, Erythema, Swelling. Such side effects of Act Hib 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.
Act Hib's effect during pregnancy is Not Used By Women and Not Used By Women while nursing. Warnings related to Act Hib's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Act Hib is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Drug Allergies are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Act Hib contraindications section.
Besides this, Act Hib may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Act Hib is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Act Hib is used to treat the following -
Other 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Is the use of Act Hib safe for pregnant women?
Not Used by Women
Is the use of Act Hib safe during breastfeeding?
Not Used by Women
What is the effect of Act Hib on the Kidneys?
ActHIB does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Act Hib on the Liver?
Using ActHIB does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Act Hib on the Heart?
ActHIB is completely safe for the heart.
Act Hib 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 Act Hib unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Act Hib habit forming or addictive?
Act Hib is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Act Hib as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Act Hib is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Act Hib for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Act Hib
Taking Act Hib with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Act Hib
Information about the interaction of Act Hib and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 924-925
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1433
Product Description [Internet]: ACTHIB®. USFDA
Product Description [Internet]: PEDA HIB™. Bio-med