Rabies Immune Globulin : How to Use - BayRab, Hyperab, Imogam Rabies-HT, Imogam, HRIG, RIG

Rabies Immune Globulin - Systemic

Brand Names

BayRab, Hyperab, Imogam Rabies-HT, Imogam, HRIG, RIG Rabies Immune Globulin *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Dosage

The dose of rabies immune globulin will be various for various diseaseds. The following information includes only the average dose of rabies immune globulin.

For injection dosage form:
- For preventing rabies infection:
  - Adults and children The dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your family doctor. The usual dose is 20 International Units - IU per kilogram - kg - 9.1 IU per pound of body weight. This drug is injected into the buttocks - gluteal muscle and may also be injected around the areas of any wounds causing by the animal with rabies. This drug is usually using on the first day of your rabies treat along with the first dose of rabies vaccine. If this drug is not using on the first day, it may be using any day up through the seventh day of your rabies treat.