Vinrab – Equine Anti-Rabies Immunoglobulin (ERIG)

For Post-Exposure Rabies Prophylaxis

✅ Product Name

Vinrab – Equine Anti-Rabies Immunoglobulin (ERIG)

⭐ Benefits

Provides passive immunity against rabies after exposure

Neutralizes the rabies virus at the wound site

Essential for Category III exposure (bites, scratches, saliva contact with broken skin)

Used together with Rabies Vaccine for complete post-exposure protection

Recommended for patients at high risk of rabies infection after contact with a confirmed or suspected rabid animal

👤 Age Group

Suitable for all age groups (dose based on body weight)

Must be administered by a licensed healthcare professional

💉 How to Use

Administer as soon as possible after exposure

Dose: 40 IU/kg body weight (ERIG standard)

Infiltrate as much as possible into and around the wound site

Any remaining volume should be injected intramuscularly at a site distant from the vaccine

Always used in combination with Rabies Vaccine

Follow the prescribing physician’s guidance and the product insert

📦 Packaging Information

SKU: DROFEPEN 500 mg / Vial

Strength: 200 IU/mL minimum

Formulation: Injectable Immunoglobulin

Therapeutic Class: Immunoglobulin

Molecule: Equine Anti-Rabies Immunoglobulin

Packaging: 1 vial

ℹ️ Product Information

Vinrab is a high-quality Equine Anti-Rabies Immunoglobulin (ERIG) used for immediate passive immunization after exposure to a potentially rabid animal. It contains purified equine immunoglobulin fragments that provide rapid virus neutralization while the Rabies Vaccine develops the patient’s active immunity.

This formulation includes stabilizers such as glycine and sodium chloride to maintain potency and stability. Vinrab is widely used in hospitals and recommended by healthcare professionals for post-exposure prophylaxis.

🧪 Formulation Details

Each 1 mL contains:

Equine Anti-Rabies Immunoglobulin fragments: ≥ 200 IU/mL

Cresol B.P.: < 0.25% v/v

Glycine B.P.: 22.50 mg/mL

Sodium Chloride B.P.: 9 mg/mL

Water for Injection B.P.

⚠️ Side Effects

Possible reactions may include:

Local pain, redness, swelling

Mild fever

Allergic reactions (rare)

Serum sickness-like reactions (rare)

Seek medical attention if severe hypersensitivity occurs.

⚠️ Precautions

Must be given immediately after exposure

For post-exposure use only

Do NOT exceed recommended dose

Should be administered only by a trained medical professional

Always follow wound cleaning protocols before administration

Store between 2–8°C, never freeze

🧊 Storage

Keep refrigerated 2–8°C

Protect from light

Do not freeze

Maintain cold-chain integrity during transport

🚚 Availability

In Stock — ready for nationwide cold-chain delivery