Havrix (Hepatitis A Vaccine (Inactivated)) - Drug Interactions, Contraindications, Overdosage, etc

DRUG INTERACTIONS

HAVRIX drug label information in our database does not contain a dedicated section on drug interactions. Please check subsections of WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS as well as other sources.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine, including neomycin, is a contraindication (see DESCRIPTION). This vaccine is contraindicated in patients with previous hypersensitivity to any hepatitis A-containing vaccine.

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