What is Ixiaro: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Ixiaro

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles.

• Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

• This vaccine requires 2 doses that are given 28 days apart. It is very important that you receive the second dose of the vaccine at least 7 days before possible exposure, such as if you travel out of the country.

• You might need a booster dose in the future if you travel or could be exposed to Japanese encephalitis again. A booster dose may be given if it has been more than 1 year since you completed the first 2-dose series.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Missed dose: If you miss your appointment for the second shot, call your doctor to make another appointment as soon as possible.

• Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Missed dose: If you miss your appointment for the second shot, call your doctor to make another appointment as soon as possible.

• This vaccine requires 2 doses that are given 28 days apart. It is very important that you receive the second dose of the vaccine at least 7 days before possible exposure, such as if you travel out of the country.

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles.

• You might need a booster dose in the future if you travel or could be exposed to Japanese encephalitis again. A booster dose may be given if it has been more than 1 year since you completed the first 2-dose series.

What to do if you miss a dose of Ixiaro

Ixiaro contraindications

• This vaccine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine or protamine sulfate.

Ixiaro warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a bleeding disorder.

• This vaccine may not protect everyone who receives it, such as people who have a weak immune system.

• Japanese encephalitis is spread by mosquitoes. Prevent mosquito bites by using insect repellent and mosquito nets and wearing protective clothing when you are outside.

Ixiaro interactions

• Some foods and medicines can affect how this vaccine works. Tell your doctor if you are using a medicine that weakens your immune system, including a steroid or cancer medicine.

• This vaccine may not protect everyone who receives it, such as people who have a weak immune system.

• Japanese encephalitis is spread by mosquitoes. Prevent mosquito bites by using insect repellent and mosquito nets and wearing protective clothing when you are outside.