Product Description

🔹 Product Overview
Equirab 1500 IU/5 mL Injection is a prescription rabies immunoglobulin used for immediate protection against rabies following animal bites or suspected rabies exposure.
Contains Equine Rabies Immunoglobulin (ERIG) 1500 IU, derived from equine (horse) serum and designed to neutralize the rabies virus at the wound site before the body's immune response develops.
Commonly administered along with a rabies vaccine as part of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).

🔹 Key Uses
Prevention of rabies infection after animal bites or scratches
Recommended for Category III rabies exposure (deep wounds, multiple bites, mucosal exposure)
Provides immediate passive immunity until vaccine-induced immunity develops
Used in emergency rabies post-exposure treatment protocols.

🔹 Composition
Active ingredient: Equine Rabies Immunoglobulin 1500 IU/5 mL
Therapeutic class: Rabies Immunoglobulin
Dosage form: Injection (Vial)

🔹 How It Works
Supplies ready-made antibodies against the rabies virus.
Neutralizes the virus at the site of inoculation before it can spread to the nervous system.
Works alongside the rabies vaccine to provide comprehensive protection.

🔹 Key Benefits
Provides rapid protection after rabies exposure
Essential component of rabies post-exposure prophylaxis
Helps prevent progression of a potentially fatal infection
Cost-effective alternative to human rabies immunoglobulin (HRIG)
Widely used in hospitals and emergency care settings.

🔹 Dosage and Administration
Administered only by a qualified healthcare professional.
Dose is calculated according to body weight and wound severity.
As much of the calculated dose as possible is infiltrated around the wound site.
Rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin should be administered at different anatomical sites.

🔹 Possible Side Effects
Nausea
Rash
Injection site pain
Stomach upset
Mild fever
Allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

🔹 Precautions
Use only under medical supervision.
Inform your doctor about previous allergies to immunoglobulins or horse-derived products.
Store refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C and do not freeze.
Not intended for self-administration.
Immediate medical attention is required if severe allergic reactions occur.