Du Hep 100IU Injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
β οΈ Hepatotoxicity Risk
π€° Pregnancy Category C
π Prescription Required
π Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jul 01, 2026
What is Du Hep 100IU Injection used for?
Du Hep 100IU Injection (Human Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin (100IU)) is used to treat . It contains Human Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin (100IU), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Human Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin (100IU)
- Manufacturer: Duraent Biologicals Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
π‘ Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.
π Du Hep 100IU Injection Uses & Benefits
- Du Hep 100IU Injection helps to protect you against hepatitis B (a virus that damages the liver).
- It is used to prevent hepatitis B after exposure to contaminated blood through sexual contact, accidental needle prick injury, from an infected mother to her newborn or after a liver transplant.Du Hep 100IU Injection is normally given along with the hepatitis B vaccine.
- It comes from human blood plasma and is given by an injection into a large muscle such as your thigh or buttock.Β Your doctor will inject the prescribed dose after analyzing your condition.
- It should be given as soon as possible after the risk of infection is identified.
- If it is delayed too long, it may not be effective.
- This medicine is not a vaccine and will not provide long-term protection from hepatitis B.This medicine may sometimes cause side effects like flushing, gastrointestinal disturbance (stomach pain and upset, nausea, vomiting), headache, dizziness, and injection site reactions (pain, inflammation" class="semantic-link" title="Medicines for swelling" itemprop="relatedLink">swelling, and redness).
- If you get any of these, or other reactions, or just feel unwell, you should tell your doctor.
- There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects.
- Any serious reaction to the injection is rare.Β Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, any problems with blood clotting and if you have recently had, or plan to have a vaccination.
- It is not known whether this medicine is completely safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding so please take advice from your doctor.
π Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Human Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin (100IU) |
| Brand Name | Du Hep 100IU Injection |
| Manufacturer | Duraent Biologicals Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | |
| Action Class | Information pending |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30Β°C), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
π‘ How to Take Du Hep 100IU Injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
β οΈ Side Effects of Du Hep 100IU Injection
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face
- ears
- neck and trunk)
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Injection site reactions (pain
- swelling
- redness)
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
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π‘οΈ Safety & Warnings
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π Substitutes for Du Hep 100IU Injection
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.