Serum - Protection from birth onwards
Rabies Vaccine, Human I.P. (Freeze-dried)
RABIVAX-S is indicated for the prevention of rabies in children and adults. It can be used before or after exposure, as a primary immunization or as a booster dose.
Intramuscular & Intra-dermal.
The following schedule should be followed for pre-exposure prophylaxis in high risk populations.
| Route | Dose | Number of doses | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intramuscular | 1 ml | 3 | Day 0, 7 & 21 or 28 |
| Intradermal | 0.1 ml | 3 | Day 0, 7 & 21 or 28 |
The following schedule should be followed for post-exposure prophylaxis in previously unimmunized individuals.
| Route | Dose | Number of doses | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intramuscular | 1 ml | 5 | Day 0, 3, 7, 14 & 28 |
| Intradermal | 0.1 ml | 4 | Day 0, 3, 7 & 28 |
In case an individual who has been fully immunized in the past is exposed to Rabies, the recommended PEP schedule is one dose of Rabies vaccine injected intramuscularly (1 ml) or intradermally (0.1 ml) on day 0 and day 3
