Rabies Vaccine(Vero cell)for Human Use,Freeze-dried

Dosage Form

Freeze-dried

Specifications

There is 0.5 ml of reconstituted vaccine per container. 0.5 ml per single human dose containing not less than 2.5 IU.

Eligible

If a person is bitten or scratched by a rabid dog or other rabid animals, regardless of age or sex, the wounds shall be cleaned immediately (flush the wounds repeatedly with clean water or soap water, followed by applying iodine tincture or ethanol for several times), and the exposed person shall be inoculated with the vaccine according to the post-exposure schedule as soon as possible. The persons at risk of contacting rabies virus (such as veterinarians, animal breeders, forestry workers, workers in slaughterhouse and staffs in rabies laboratory) shall be immunized following the pre-exposure treatment schedule.

Packaging

The packing material of vaccine is tubal injection bottle. The packing material of diluent is ampoule. Each small box contains 5 bottles vaccine and 5 bottles diluent. Each middle-size box contains 5 small boxes. Each case contains 100 small boxes.

Storage & Shipping

Store and ship at 2-8°C, protected from light.

Validity Period

36 months

Contraindications

Because rabies is a fatal disease, there are no contraindications for post-exposure immunization.

For pre-exposure immunization, it is not recommended to immunize eligible individuals with fever, acute disease, serious chronic disease, nervous system disease and with a history of allergic reaction to antibiotics and/or biological products. It is recommended to postpone the administration of the vaccine for women in pregnancy or in lactation, if feasible.

Adverse reactions & Treatment

After inoculation, mild local or systemic reactions may occur, which could be relieved spontaneously. Occasionally rashes may appear. In case of some serious adverse reactions, such as immediate anaphylactic reactions, angioneurotic edema or urticaria, symptomatic treatment is recommended. 

Precautions

Do not use the vaccine if the vaccine contains any foreign substance, or any leakage of container or illegible label is found.

Alcoholic drinks, strong tea, pungent food and strenuous exercise shall be avoided after injection of the vaccine.

Injection at buttock is prohibited.

The subject with a history of anaphylaxis to gentamicin shall use the vaccine with caution.

Rabies Vaccine(Vero cell)for Human Use,Freeze-dried