Hiberix Dosage
Generic name: HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE TYPE B STRAIN 20752 CAPSULAR POLYSACCHARIDE TETANUS TOXOID CONJUGATE ANTIGEN 10ug in 0.5mL; WATER 1mL in 1mL
Dosage form: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
Drug class: Bacterial vaccines
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 20, 2023.
For intramuscular use only.
2.1 Dose and Schedule
After reconstitution, a single dose of HIBERIX is either 0.5 mL or approximately 0.5 mL depending on the presentation.
HIBERIX is administered as a 4-dose series. The series consists of a primary immunization course of 3 doses administered at 2, 4, and 6 months of age, followed by a booster dose administered at 15 through 18 months of age. The first dose may be given as early as 6 weeks of age.
2.2 Presentations and Reconstitution
HIBERIX is supplied in 2 presentations as follows:
Vial and Vial Presentation
The vial and vial presentation includes a vial of Lyophilized Antigen Component and a vial of Sterile Saline Diluent.
Vial and Prefilled Syringe Presentation
The vial and prefilled syringe presentation includes a vial of Lyophilized Antigen Component and a prefilled syringe of Sterile Saline Diluent.
For both presentations reconstitute the Lyophilized Antigen Component only with the accompanying Sterile Saline Diluent to form HIBERIX.
Instructions for Vial and Vial Presentation
Instructions for Vial and Prefilled Syringe Presentation
2.3 Administration
The reconstituted vaccine should be a clear and colorless solution. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. If either of these conditions exists, the vaccine should not be administered.
Administer HIBERIX intramuscularly immediately after reconstitution.
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