human anti-d immunoglobulin · Medicine question

Is it a blood product?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Yes. It is made from donated human plasma that is screened and processed to reduce infection risks, although transmission cannot be completely excluded.

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D-Gam 50 micrograms/ml, 250 micrograms/ml solution for injection.emc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3
Rhophylac 300 (1500 IU)emc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 10

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