Rabishield 100IU Injection 2.5ml
Rabies is a serious disease caused by a virus. Rabishield 100IU Injection is given one is bitten by an infected animal. Post-exposure rabies prophylaxis (PEP) is necessary if you are bitten by a dog, cat, or other animals that are rabid or is suspected to be infected with the rabies virus. Rabishield 100IU Injection is to be administered as post-exposure prophylaxis after trained healthcare personnel's approval. If a person is bitten by an animal, wash wounds and scratches immediately with soap and water for about 15 minutes. This medicine is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse at a hospital or clinical set-up and should not be self-administered. People at high risk of exposure to rabies, such as veterinarians, animal handlers, rabies laboratory workers, and rabies biologics production workers are given pre-exposure prophylaxis. The pre-exposure schedule for rabies vaccination is 3 doses. Ask your doctor about the same. Common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions (such as pain, redness, and swelling), headache, muscle pain, and upper respiratory tract infection. If you experience any of these which do no resolve on their own or get worse, let your doctor know.
Last updated on: 24-06-2025
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Quick Summary
Rabies is a serious disease caused by a virus. Rabishield 100IU Injection is given one is bitten by an infected animal. Post-exposure rabies prophylaxis (PEP) is necessary if you are bitten by a dog, cat, or other animals that are rabid or is suspected to be infected with the rabies virus. Rabishield 100IU Injection is to be administered as post-exposure prophylaxis after trained healthcare personnel's approval. If a person is bitten by an animal, wash wounds and scratches immediately with soap and water for about 15 minutes. This medicine is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse at a hospital or clinical set-up and should not be self-administered. People at high risk of exposure to rabies, such as veterinarians, animal handlers, rabies laboratory workers, and rabies biologics production workers are given pre-exposure prophylaxis. The pre-exposure schedule for rabies vaccination is 3 doses. Ask your doctor about the same. Common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions (such as pain, redness, and swelling), headache, muscle pain, and upper respiratory tract infection. If you experience any of these which do no resolve on their own or get worse, let your doctor know.
Benefits of Rabishield 100IU Injection 2.5ml
Treatment of Rabies
In Treatment of Rabies Rabies is a serious disease caused by a virus that is usually transmitted through the bite of an infected animal such as a stray dog. Rabishield 100IU Injection helps protect those individuals who either have been bitten by a suspected rabid animal (dog, cat, monkey, rabbit, etc.) or are at a higher risk of getting this disease (veterinarians, animal handlers, rabies laboratory workers, etc.). It is given only by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. The bulk of the medicine is injected in and around the bite wound and any leftover medicine is injected into a muscle. If bitten, wash and flush the bite wound with soap and water, apply an Iodine containing cream (such as betadine) over the wound and visit the nearest health care center as soon as possible to receive treatment.
Side Effects of Rabishield 100IU Injection 2.5ml
The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Headache, Muscle pain, Upper respiratory tract infection']
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Rabishield 100IU Injection contains Rabies monoclonal antibodies produced through recombinant DNA technologies. It works by giving your body the antibodies it needs to protect it against Rabies infection after suspected Rabies exposure.
Alcohol
Consult your Doctor: Please consult your doctor regarding the safety of consuming alcohol with Rabishield 100IU Injection . Experts have not found evidence of alcohol impairing the effectiveness of the medicine.
Pregnancy
Seek medical advice from your doctor: Information regarding the use of Rabishield 100IU Injection during pregnancy is not available. Doctor consultation is advised.
Breast feeding
Seek medical advice from your doctor: Information regarding the use of Rabishield 100IU Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Doctor consultation is advised.
Driving
Seek medical advice from your doctor: It is not known whether Rabishield 100IU Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
Seek medical advice from your doctor: There is limited information available on the use of Rabishield 100IU Injection in patients with kidney disease. Doctor consultation is advised.
Liver
Seek medical advice from your doctor: There is limited information available on the use of Rabishield 100IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Doctor consultation is advised.
Storage Advice
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8�C). Do not freeze.
Quick Tips for Rabishield 100IU Injection 2.5ml
Rabishield 100IU Injection prevents rabies infection when used along with other anti-rabies vaccine. It is used for a bite that has passed through the skin by a suspected rabid animal (dog, cat, monkey, rabbit, etc.). If you have been bitten:Wash and flush the bite wound with soap and water for at least 15 minutes Apply an Iodine containing cream (such as betadine) over the wound, If available.Visit the nearest health care center as soon as possible to receive preventive treatment for rabies. Rabishield 100IU Injection is infiltrated� in and around the bite wound and any leftover medicine is injected into the muscle.� You must inform your doctor if you have received any anti-rabies vaccine in the past.
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