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Vaccines and immunoglobulins

Hepatitis B vaccine

Also sold as: Engerix-B, Euvax B

Prescription neededVaccines and immunoglobulins

Comes as:Vaccine

Usual adult dose

Vaccines and immunoglobulins

Hepatitis B vaccine

Also sold as: Engerix-B, Euvax B

Prescription neededVaccines and immunoglobulins

Comes as:Vaccine

Usual adult dose

Given by a health worker as an injection into the muscle. Newborns: first dose within 24 hours of birth, then further doses with other childhood vaccines. Adults not yet protected: 3 doses (at 0, 1 and 6 months).

Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.

Side effects

Common

pain or redness at the injection site
mild fever
tiredness

Serious — get help

Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:

severe allergic reaction (swelling of face or throat
difficulty breathing)

Do not take it, or take care, if

Severe allergic reaction to a previous dose or to yeast
High fever on the day (wait until better)
It can be given in pregnancy to women at risk

Interactions

No important interactions are listed in our database. Still tell your doctor or pharmacist everything you take.

Pregnancy

Category C

A risk to the baby cannot be ruled out. Use only if your doctor says the benefit is greater than the risk.

Check with my other medicines

Always follow your doctor or pharmacistThis page is general information, not a prescription. Do not start, stop or change a medicine on your own.