Engerix B Injection: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Engerix B Injection

Generic namehepatitis B vaccine (recombinant)
Drug classViral vaccines / hepatitis B vaccine, recombinant
FormsInjection, suspension (recombinant), Liquid suspension in prefilled syringes, Liquid suspension in single-dose vials

Engerix-B is a vaccine given as a shot into a muscle to help prevent hepatitis B, a liver disease that can cause mild illness or a serious, lifelong illness.