Description:

 Anti-Rabies/Vial is an inactivated rabies vaccine used to prevent rabies infection.

Dosage Form: 

• Injection (Liquid)

Strength:

• – 1.0 mL dose contains ≥ 2.5 IU (International Units) of inactivated rabies virus

Active Ingredients:

• Inactivated Rabies Virus (fixed virus strain)

Indications:

• – Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) against rabies
• – Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) against rabies

Contraindications:

• – Hypersensitivity to vaccine components
• – Severe allergic reactions to previous rabies vaccination

Side Effects: 

• Rarely:
• – Pain, redness, swelling at injection site
• – Headache
• – Fatigue
• – Allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)

Precautions:

• – Administer under medical supervision
• – Monitor for allergic reactions
• – Avoid repeated doses

Prescription/OTC:

•  Prescription

Manufacturer Information:

• Serum Institute of India

Country of Origin: 

• India

Category of Drug: 

• Vaccine, Inactivated Rabies Virus

Storage: 

• Store at 2-8°C (36-46°F).

Dosage:

• – PrEP: 1.0 mL IM, 2-3 doses
• – PEP: 1.0 mL IM, 4-5 doses with Anti-Rabies Immunoglobulin

Regulatory Approval:

• – FDA-approved (US)
• – EMA-approved (EU)
• – WHO-prequalified