Author: Brian Holtry

Ilosone (Erythromycin)

Erythromycin (Ilosone) is an antibiotic for the treatment and prevention of infections caused by erythromycin-sensitive organisms.

Epaxal Suspension for injection in a prefilled syringe Hepatitis A vaccine

Epaxal is used to vaccinate against hepatitis A (infectious jaundice) for adults and children from 1 year of age. The immune system is activated by means of killed hepatitis A virus, bound to virosomes (vaccine particles) consisting of fats (lipids) and proteins. Protection against hepatitis A nfection is achieved in 80-97% of vaccinated individuals after 14 days, in 92-100% after 28 days and in 78-100% after 1 year. Before vaccination with Epaxal, please tell your doctor if you have any problems with your immune system, as this may affect the way the vaccine works.

Engerix B vaccine (Hepatitis B recombinant vaccine)

The name of your vaccine is ‘Engerix B 20 micrograms/1 ml’ but will be referred to as ‘Engerix B’ throughout the remainder of the leaflet. This vaccine contains the outer coat of the hepatitis B virus. Each 1 ml contains 20 micrograms of protein, made up of at least 95% of this outer coat.