Warnings


What may interact with Twinrix?

-medicines that suppress your immune function like adalimumab, anakinra, infliximab
-medicines to treat cancer
-steroid medicines like prednisone or cortisone

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Twinrix?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-bleeding disorder
-fever or infection
-heart disease
-immune system problems
-an unusual or allergic reaction to hepatitis A or B vaccine, neomycin, yeast, thimerosal, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Twinrix?

See your health care provider for all shots of this vaccine as directed. You must have 3 to 4 shots of this vaccine for protection from hepatitis A and B infection. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious or unusual side effects after getting this vaccine.

Where should I keep my medicine?

This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.