NIMISH PHARMA & SURGICALS MG Road, Pondicherry

We are engaged in the supplying Anti-Rabies Serum that is a sterile; non-pyrogenic solution apt for intra-muscular administration. This Serum contains antiviral substances which are procured from the blood serum of vigorous equines that have been immunized against rabies vaccination. Additionally, it also consists of anti-microbial agent known as cresol. Indications :Patients at risk of being exposed to rabiesContact with a rabid animal Contra-Indication :This Serum should be used with extreme caution with subject to history of allergic symptoms, hypersensitivity, or any other kind of allergic conditions. Warning and precaution : We recommend a skin test before applying Anti-Rabies Serum. This test consists of an intra-dermal injection with a 1:10 dilution of Rabies antiserum (0.1 ml) on the outside of the forearm so as to attain an orange ring type appearance (3 mm diameter induration). An equivalent intra-dermal injection of physiological saline solution is used as control. There should be a through observation made 15 minutes after intra-dermal injection is consumed which is considered to be positive; if erythema (>6 mm), local oedema or a systemic reaction is observed and the control shows no such dermal reaction. Advice :This serum is not itself a treatment but should be consumed in conjunction with rabies vaccine.A positive test result is not a formal contra-indication for the use of serotheraphy. Herein, this serum should be applied only after ensuring the ability to overcome the anaphylactic shock.A negative test result is not guarantee for the absence of an immediate allergic reaction.Considering the risk associated with rabies, pregnant women can be provided with this serum Why our Anti-Rabies Serum?Completely purified equine rabies immunoglobulinSafe to consumeHighly effectiveAffordable Treatment procedure : At first, scratches and bite wounds that may be contaminated with harmful rabies virus should be thoroughly washed with anti-septic soap and water. Immediately, rabies immune serum should be injected as soon as possible. For prevention, immunoglobulin- vaccine treatment is recommended. The suggested dose is 40 I.U./KG of body weight. If structurally feasible, larger quantity of the dose should be infiltrated around the wounds. The remainder should be administered intramuscularly (into the gluteal region) in a single dose. Adverse Effects :Immediate anaphylactoid reactions :DyspnoeaHypotensionUrticariaDelayed reactions consist ofInflammatory reactionFeverPruritisRashUrticariaAdenopathyArthralagia. Storage :Store at a temperature between +2oC and +8oC in a refrigerator, DO NOT FREEZE. Presentation :Vials containing 1500 I.U. (5 ml)