Human Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin (hepatitis b immunoglobulin): Reviews and patient testimonials

Human Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin

Immunoprophylaxis of hepatitis B

- In case of accidental exposure e.g. skin pricks, contamination of abrasions, spillage into eye or mouth, bites or scratches, in non-immunised subjects (including persons whose vaccination is incomplete or status unknown).

- In haemodialysed patients, until vaccination has become effective.

- In the newborn of a hepatitis B virus carrier-mother (if birthweight ≤1,500g irrespective of e-antigen status of mother; if >1,500g irrespective of mother's HBeAg status but not necessary if she is known to be anti-HBe positive).

- In subjects who did not show an immune response (<10 IU/L of hepatitis B antibodies) after vaccination and for whom a continuous prevention is necessary due to the continuous risk of being infected with hepatitis B.

- Sexual contacts of patients with acute hepatitis B within one week of last contact.

- Sexual contacts of newly diagnosed chronic hepatitis B if unprotected contact within the last week.

Molecule: hepatitis b, immunoglobulin