GlobalRPh RX List - RECOMBIVAX HB dialysis
- Product / population
- IM RECOMBIVAX HB 40 mcg/mL dialysis formulation; adults >=18 years
- Renal measure
- Predialysis/dialysis adult vaccine population; anti-HBs monitoring
RX mirror: this is not independent corroboration of its underlying label. Check dated-label and formulation limitations.
Renal dosing, restrictions and evidence limits
For adult predialysis or dialysis patients, the dialysis formulation contains 40 mcg in 1 mL. Give three IM doses at months 0, 1 and 6. This is not the standard 10-mcg adult formulation. The dialysis formulation is approved for adults at least 18 years old; pediatric dialysis safety/effectiveness have not been established.
Consider booster vaccination or revaccination if anti-HBs is below 10 mIU/mL one to two months after dose three. Assess antibody levels annually and give a booster if they fall below 10 mIU/mL. Apply the full vaccination history and current immunization policy, not a renal drug-reduction algorithm.