Rabies Immune Globulin : Proper Use (BayRab, Hyperab, Imogam Rabies-HT, Imogam, HRIG, RIG)

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Rabies Immune Globulin (Systemic)

Brand Names : BayRab, Hyperab, Imogam Rabies-HT, Imogam, HRIG, RIG

Rabies Immune Globulin | Before Using | Proper Use | Side Effects

Proper Use of This Medicine

Dosing - The dose of rabies immune globulin will be different for different patients. The following information includes only the average dose of rabies immune globulin.

For injection dosage form:
- For preventing rabies infection:
  - Adults and children - The dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 20 International Units (IU) per kilogram (kg) (9.1 IU per pound) of body weight. This medicine is injected into the buttocks (gluteal) muscle and may also be injected around the areas of any wounds caused by the animal with rabies. This medicine is usually used on the first day of your rabies treatment along with the first dose of rabies vaccine. If this medicine is not used on the first day, it may be used any day up through the seventh day of your rabies treatment.

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