Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Hepatitis B Vaccine
Chemical Class
Alumnium hydroxide
What is Anti-B Vaccine?
Uses
It is used to prevent hepatitis B infection .
How It Works
Chemical Class
Alumnium hydroxide
Hepatitis B Vaccine also known as Engerix-B vaccine, It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Alumnium hydroxide. The Molecular Weight of Hepatitis B Vaccine is 24.00.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IM
20 ug — As recommended.
Or 1ml. A series of three IM injections at 0, 1 and 2 months or 0, 1 and 6 months is required to achieve the optimal protection.
Safety Alerts
Hepatitis B Vaccine is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity, Acute severe febrile illness
Important Warnings
Caution and appropriate care should be exercised in administering the vaccine to individuals with severely compromised cardiopulmonary status or to others in whom a febrile or systemic reaction could pose a significant risk
The healthcare provider should determine the current health status and previous vaccination history of the vaccine
Injection of a blood vessel should be avoided
Dialyzed or immunocompromised patients may need further doses special caution during pregnancy
Side Effects
WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be raresome people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reactionlike rashhivesitchingredswollenblisteredor peeling skin with or without feverwheezingtightness in the chest or throattrouble breathingswallowingor talkingunusual hoarseness
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Hepatitis B Vaccine was found.
Storage
Inj Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 457.51
DRAP approved maximum price · per unit · approved 18 Aug, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper unitRs 457.51
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Hepatitis B Vaccine, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Amvaxb
20mcg
+ Purified Hbs Antigen
Rs 300
Below approved ceilingAMSON VACCINES & PHARMA (PVT) LTD.
Revacb
0.5ml
+ Recombinant Hepatitis B Vaccine
Rs 330.46
SIND MEDICAL STORES DSL: 450
AMVAX B
1.0ML
+ Purified Hbs Antigen
Rs 490.2Rs 490.2/unit
AMSON Vaccines and Pharma Pvt Ltd
Revacb
1.0ml
+ Recombinant Hepatitis B Vaccine
Rs 536.97
SIND MEDICAL STORES DSL: 450
Engerixb
10mcg
+ Aluminum Hydroxide, Antigen Protein Adsorbed On 0.5Mg Al, Hbsag
Rs 550.51
Below approved ceilingGLAXOSMITHKLINE
Engerixb
20mcg
+ Aluminum Hydroxide, Antigen Protein Adsorbed On 0.5Mg Al, Hbsag
Rs 846.01
GLAXOSMITHKLINE
Engerix-B
0.5mg
+ Aluminum Hydroxide, Antigen Protein Adsorbed On 0.5Mg Al, Hbsag
Rs 846.01 ceiling
GSK Pakistan Limited
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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