Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Antigen Protein Adsorbed On 0.5Mg Al
Drug Class
Vaccines
Chemical Class
Alumnium hydroxide
What is Engerixb?
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
Severe febrile infections, severely immunosuppressed patients should not be given live vaccines (including thosewith severe primary immunodeficiency)
Important Warnings
Dialysed or immunocompromised patients may need further doses
Side Effects
Mild transient local sorenesserythema and induration at inj sitelow grade fevermalaisenauseadizziness.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Hepatitis B Vaccine was found.
Storage
Inj Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 949.63
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 949.63
DRAPper unitRs 846.01
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Antigen Protein Adsorbed On 0.5Mg Al, 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
Anti-B Vaccine
20mcg
+ Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Rs 510.3 ceiling
WERRICK PHARMACEUTICALS
Anti-B Vaccine
10mcg
+ Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Rs 457.51 ceiling
WERRICK PHARMACEUTICALS
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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