Passive immunization against rabies. Prevention of rabies in patients at risk of being exposed to rabies after contact w/ rabid animal or animal presumed to be rabid. Use in conjunction w/ rabies vaccine.
SC/IM Adult & childn 40 IU/kg. As much as possible, infiltrate the dose around the wounds. The remainder should be administered IM (into gluteal region) in a single dose.
Perform skin test before administration. +ve skin test result should be considered as warning, whereas -ve skin test does not guarantee anaphylaxis would not occur. Administer only after ensuring the facility is equipped to overcome anaphylactic shock.
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