Immunoglobulin is administered intramuscularly.
Before the injection, the ampoule with the drug is kept for 2 hours at room temperature. Opening of ampoules and the procedure of administration are carried out with strict adherence to aseptic and antiseptic rules. To prevent the formation of foam, the drug is drawn into the syringe with a needle with a wide lumen.
For the prevention of post-vaccination complications, the drug is administered primarily to vaccinated children once in a dose of 1.5 ml, adults - 3 ml immediately before vaccination.
For emergency prophylaxis of smallpox, the drug is administered once in a dose of 0.5-1.0 ml / kg body weight.
To treat postvaccinal complications, as well as for the treatment of smallpox, immunoglobulin is administered in a dose of 0.5-1.0 ml / kg of body weight, depending on the severity of the clinical course of the disease. This dose can be administered in a single dose or divided into several injections per day. The duration of treatment is determined by the attending physician.
Precautions for use.
Persons who suffer from allergic diseases or who have a history of allergic reactions, on the day of immunoglobulin and for the next 8 days, are recommended the appointment of antihistamines. Given the possibility of allergic reactions in particularly sensitive individuals, it is necessary to provide medical supervision of patients within 30 minutes after the administration of the drug. Place of therapy / drug administration should be provided with anti-shock therapy.
Do not administer the drug intravenously!