Abhayrab: price, uses & cheaper substitutes
Prescription required (Schedule H)
Abhayrab contains Rabies vaccine (human) 1 dose vial. Listed MRP is ₹404.57 for 0.5 (₹809.14 per ml).
The lowest listed price for the same salt is ₹295.00 per ml.
- MRP
- ₹404.57
- ₹ / ml
- ₹809.14
- Pack
- 0.5
- Manufacturer
- Indian Immunologicals Ltd
Same-salt cheaper options
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / ml | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabies Vaccine, Human IPJan Aushadhi | Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) | 1 ml | ₹295.00 | ₹295.00 | 19 October 2026 |
| Rabipur | Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 1 ml | ₹349.35 | ₹349.35 | 19 October 2026 |
| Vaxirab N | Zydus Cadila | 1 ml | ₹404.40 | ₹404.40 | 19 October 2026 |
| Rabivax-S | Serum Institute Of India Ltd | 1 ml | ₹407.17 | ₹407.17 | 19 October 2026 |
| Indirab | Bharat Biotech | 0.5 ml | ₹397.62 | ₹795.24 | 19 October 2026 |
| Xprab | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | 0.5 ml | ₹404.52 | ₹809.04 | 19 October 2026 |
| Abhayrab | Indian Immunologicals Ltd | 0.5 ml | ₹404.57 | ₹809.14 | 19 October 2026 |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Same salt and strength only. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands. See all Rabies vaccine (human) 1 dose vial brands, safety and side effects
What Rabies vaccine (human) 1 dose vial is used for
- Post-exposure prophylaxis after a bite, scratch or lick on broken skin from a dog, cat, monkey, bat or other mammal – to prevent rabies, which is always fatal once symptoms start.
- Pre-exposure vaccination for people at risk – vets, animal handlers, lab workers, children in high-risk areas and travellers to remote places.
- Booster doses for those with continuing risk.
Frequently asked questions
A dog bit me – when should I get the rabies vaccine?
The same day, ideally within hours. First wash the wound with soap and running water for 15 minutes, then go to the nearest hospital or government anti-rabies clinic. The first dose is given on day 0, with further doses on days 3, 7, 14 and 28 (some centres follow a 4-dose schedule). For deep bites, rabies immunoglobulin is also injected around the wound.
Do I need the rabies vaccine if the dog is a pet and vaccinated?
See a doctor anyway. In India the vaccine is usually started and the animal observed for 10 days; if the dog stays healthy, the doctor may stop the remaining doses. Rabies is 100% fatal once symptoms begin, so the risk of waiting is not worth taking.
What is the difference between Rabipur and Abhayrab?
Both are modern cell-culture rabies vaccines that meet WHO potency standards. Rabipur is a chick-embryo-cell vaccine (GSK/Bavarian Nordic); Abhayrab is a Vero-cell vaccine from Indian Immunologicals. Either can be used, and they are interchangeable if one is unavailable mid-course.
Is the rabies vaccine safe in pregnancy?
Yes. Because rabies is always fatal, pregnant and breastfeeding women are given the full post-exposure course, including immunoglobulin if needed. There is no evidence of harm to the baby.
Sources
- Tata 1mg product page (MRP as listed) (19 October 2026)
- eMC – Rabipur patient leaflet (19 October 2026)
- NHS – Rabies (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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