Haemophilus influenzae type B Conjugate; Hepatitis B Vaccine injection

What is this medication?

HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE TYPE B CONJUGATE VACCINE; HEPATITIS B VACCINE, RECOMBINANT INJECTION (hem OFF fil us in floo En zuh vak SEEN; hep uh TAHY tis B vak SEEN) is used to prevent infections of the Haemophilus bacteria and the hepatitis B virus.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Comvax

What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

•bleeding disorder

•hepatitis B infection

•immune system problems

•infection with fever

•low blood counts, like low white cell, platelet, or red cell counts

•take medicines that treat or prevent blood clots

•an unusual or allergic reaction to vaccines, yeast, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

•pregnant or trying to get pregnant

•breast-feeding

How should I use this medication?

This vaccine is for injection into a muscle. It is given by a health care professional.

A copy of Vaccine Information Statements will be given before each vaccination. Read this sheet carefully each time. The sheet may change frequently.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 6 weeks old for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

Keep appointments for follow-up (booster) doses as directed. It is important not to miss your dose. Call your doctor or health care professional if you are unable to keep an appointment.

What may interact with this medication?

•medicines that suppress your immune function like adalimumab, anakinra, infliximab

•medicines to treat cancer

•medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin, enoxaparin, and dalteparin

•steroid medicines like prednisone or cortisone

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medication?

Visit your doctor for regular check-ups as directed.

This vaccine, like all vaccines, may not fully protect everyone.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

•allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

•breathing problems

•extreme changes in behavior

•fever over 101 degrees F

•pain, tingling, numbness in the hands or feet

•seizures

•unusually weak or tired

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

•diarrhea

•loss of appetite

•low-grade fever of 100 degrees F or less

•nausea, vomiting

•pain, redness, swelling, or irritation at site where injected

•tiredness

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Where should I keep my medication?

This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.