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Vaccines and immunoglobulins

Anti-D immunoglobulin

Also sold as: RhoGAM, Rhophylac

Prescription neededVaccines and immunoglobulins

Comes as:Injection

Usual adult dose

Vaccines and immunoglobulins

Anti-D immunoglobulin

Also sold as: RhoGAM, Rhophylac

Prescription neededVaccines and immunoglobulins

Comes as:Injection

Usual adult dose

Given by a health worker as an injection to Rh-negative mothers: usually around 28 weeks of pregnancy and within 72 hours after the birth of an Rh-positive baby, and after miscarriage, abortion or bleeding in pregnancy. Dose is set by the doctor.

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

Side effects

Common

pain or tenderness at the injection site
mild fever
headache

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

Rh-positive mothers (not needed)
Mothers who already have anti-D antibodies (not useful)
Severe allergy to immunoglobulins

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.