rabies vaccine (Bharat Biotech)

Indirab is a purified Vero cell rabies vaccine (PVRV) containing the inactivated Pitman-Moore strain of the rabies virus. Developed and manufactured by Bharat Biotech, it is indicated for both pre-exposure prophylaxis and post-exposure treatment of rabies in humans. The vaccine is produced by cultivating the virus in Vero cell cultures, followed by purification and inactivation with beta-propiolactone. Upon administration, Indirab stimulates the host immune system to produce specific neutralizing antibodies that provide active immunity against the rabies virus, a member of the Lyssavirus genus. It is recognized for its high potency and safety profile, serving as a modern alternative to older nerve-tissue-derived vaccines. The vaccine is typically administered via intramuscular or intradermal routes according to World Health Organization (WHO) recommended schedules.

Brand names

Indirab

Other names

Purified Vero Cell Rabies VaccinePVRVInactivated Rabies Vaccine