Abhayrab 0.5ml Vial

Abhayrab 0.5ml Vial

Abhayrab 0.5ml is a highly purified, inactivated anti-rabies vaccine formulated to provide reliable protection against rabies—a fatal but fully preventable viral disease. Developed by Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL), this vaccine is widely used for both pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) following suspected or confirmed animal bites.

Each 0.5ml vial delivers a single dose and must be administered by a trained healthcare professional. Abhayrab is a critical component in preventing the onset of rabies when given immediately after exposure, especially when combined with rabies immunoglobulin in severe cases.

Stored at 2°C–8°C, this vaccine maintains efficacy and safety when handled according to guidelines.

Key Uses of Abhayrab 0.5ml

• Prevention of rabies before exposure (PrEP)

• Emergency treatment after dog or animal bites (PEP)

• Recommended for high-risk individuals: veterinarians, lab workers, animal handlers

• Essential for travelers going to rabies-endemic regions

• Used in combination with rabies immunoglobulin for severe exposures

 Mechanism of Protection

Abhayrab contains inactivated rabies virus that stimulates the body to produce antibodies, creating immunity without causing infection.

Administration & Dosage

• Route: Intramuscular (IM), deltoid for adults; anterolateral thigh for children

• Dose: 0.5 ml per vial (single dose)

• Regimen:

  • PrEP: Multiple doses over several days

  • PEP: Administer immediately after exposure, following WHO-recommended schedules

• Can be used for intradermal (ID) regimens under specialist supervision

• Must be administered by a qualified healthcare professional

Important Safety Information

• Prescription required

• Do not self-inject

• Complete the full vaccination schedule for full protection

• Common side effects: mild pain, redness, swelling at injection site

• Safe for pregnant women when exposure to rabies occurs

• Store strictly at 2°C to 8°C—do not freeze