The vaccine is injected intramuscularly into the deltoid muscle in a dose of 0.5 ml.
Subcutaneous administration of the drug and the introduction of the gluteus muscle is not recommended because of a decrease in the effectiveness of the hepatitis component and the possibility of enhancing local reactions.
Before vaccination, the ampoule must be shaken thoroughly until a homogeneous suspension is obtained.
Primary vaccination of children older than 6 years and adolescents not previously vaccinated against diphtheria, tetanus and hepatitis B is carried out three times according to the scheme: 1 dose on the selected day, 2 dose after 1-1.5 months, 3 dose after 6-7 months after the first dose.
If it is necessary to increase the intervals, the vaccination should be carried out as soon as possible, determined by the state of health of the vaccinated person.Subsequent revaccinations against diphtheria and tetanus are carried out in accordance with the vaccination calendar.
Revaccination of persons against diphtheria and tetanus, previously not vaccinated against hepatitis B, is carried out once, followed by the completion of the vaccination course with hepatitis B vaccine at the age-related dosage.
The preparation is not suitable for use in ampoules with broken integrity, lack of marking, with changing physical properties (discoloration, presence of unbreakable flakes), expired shelf life, improper storage.
Opening of ampoules and the vaccination procedure are carried out with strict adherence to aseptic and antiseptic rules. The drug in the opened ampoule is not subject to storage.
The introduction of the drug is registered in the prescribed registration forms with the indication of the serial number, expiration date, manufacturer, date of introduction, the nature of the reaction to the administration of the drug.
Precautions for use. Persons with neurological changes are vaccinated after excluding the progression of the process. Patients with allergic diseases are vaccinated 2-4 weeks after the end of exacerbation, while stable manifestations of the disease (localized skin phenomena,latent bronchospasm, etc.) are not contraindications to vaccination, which can be performed against the background of appropriate therapy.