Biovac A is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Hepatitis A.
The right dosage of Biovac A depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Biovac A are Skin redness. Some other side effects of Biovac A have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Biovac A go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Biovac A is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Biovac A's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Biovac A contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Biovac A may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Biovac A is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Biovac A is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Biovac A is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Biovac A safe for pregnant women?
Biovac A may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Biovac A, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Biovac A safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Biovac A on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Biovac A on the Kidneys?
Using Biovac A does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Biovac A on the Liver?
Biovac A does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Biovac A on the Heart?
Biovac A is completely safe for the heart.
Biovac A should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Biovac A unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Biovac A habit forming or addictive?
Biovac A is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Biovac A will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Biovac A is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Biovac A is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Biovac A
Taking Biovac A with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Biovac A
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Biovac A and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1431
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