Comvax
Used for Hepatitis B
Used for Hepatitis B
Comvax is a combination vaccine used for children to prevent two conditions caused by infections: Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) disease and hepatitis B. It's no longer available in the United States, because it was discontinued.
What is Comvax?
What is Comvax used for?
- Prevention of Hib disease and hepatitis B
Drug facts
| Common Brands | Comvax |
|---|---|
| Drug Class | Vaccine |
| Controlled Substance Classification | Not a controlled medication |
| Generic Status | No lower-cost generic available |
| Availability | Discontinued |
Comvax dosage
Typical dosage for Comvax
Interactions between Comvax and other drugs
Comvax may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Comvax. Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
What are alternatives to Comvax?
There are a number of medications that your doctor can prescribe in place of Comvax. Compare a few possible alternatives below.
