BayRho info for those in the RH- boat & interested in the BayRho alternative...

[ellairiesmom]

I had started this thread recently & wanted to share some info I found as a result of searching for an alternative to the J&J/Ortho Labs version of Rhogam. http://www.mothering.com/discussions...hogam+freakout

Brief recap...I just wasn't comfortable with their previous production method/process & didn't have confidence in J&J as a company. I am -, DH is +, DD#1 was +. My titers did not show any level of antibodies in this pregnancy, & when I could only find the J&J shot at any hospital, compounding pharmacy etc within 50 miles, I decided to skip it & wait till the baby is born in Feb. But over the past week (i am almost 32 weeks) everytime DD jumped on my belly or I slipped a little on ice, or did something clumsy like bang my belly on the same spot in our hallway 3 days in a row, the anxiety I felt was bothering me more & more.

I had to make many phone calls. But I was able to find out Bayer sold the division that made BayRho a few years ago. This divested division is called Talecris (1/800-243-4153). They still make BayRho the exact same way they did in the past, only now it's called Hyperrho. They don't sell it directly to consumers but provided me with some names & #'s of distributors. I called Novis (800-727-6711) & was transferred to Nestor at ext 2576 who was very helpful. He stated my Dr just needed to fax them a request that contained her name, lic # and an address for them to fed ex my injections. I took that info to my appt yesterday & she had no problem having her staff fax the request. I did not hear if the shots (i ordered 2 so I have one if I need it after my delivery) arrived today but he had stated they would probably arrive this afternoon. He said the approximate cost for one was $100 & depends on the region & if my Dr will cover the fed ex charge.

This post is intended to help anyone else who was searching for info on the old BayRho, if it existed etc. This is not intended to start any new conversations on whether or not to get the injections etc. It is purely info I found out for myself & thought I would share. On various Rhogam threads, there have been so many questions on it's availability.

I did also get information on a dist. for the other option Rhophylac, but the sales dept was in a meeting & I left a message. They didn't call me back till today & I wasn't home so I don't know the details yet on trying to obtain that version but will share as an FYI next week.

[soso-lynn]

Indicated for the prevention of Rh hemolytic disease of the newborn by its administration to the Rh0(D) negative mother within 72 hours after birth of an Rh0(D) positive infant when the following criteria are met:

1. The mother must be Rh0(D) negative and must not be already sensitized to the Rh0(D) factor

2. Her child must be Rh0(D) positive and should have a negative direct antiglobulin test

Should be given in pregnant women only if clearly needed because animal reproduction studies have not been conducted.

Those quotes are from the Talecris website. It clearly says it should only be given after a birth or miscarriage and not in pregnancy, or at least not as routine.

http://www.talecris.com/us/talecris-us-hyperrho-d.htm

[Plummeting]

Thanks so much for sharing! I'm +, so it doesn't matter for me, but that was so nice of you to make the information available to those who need it!!!

Originally Posted by soso-lynn

Those quotes are from the Talecris website. It clearly says it should only be given after a birth or miscarriage and not in pregnancy, or at least not as routine.

http://www.talecris.com/us/talecris-us-hyperrho-d.htm

But it's essentially the same product as RhoGam.

[ellairiesmom]

I think that all Rhogam "brands" are labeled to not be used routinely-it is a Class C drug. I was told it was the exact same product as BayRho.

Not sure what all the other inserts state about prenatal use-I'll have to look 'em up & see if their warnings are similar.

[Plummeting]

I already looked up prescribing information for RhoGam and it basically stated that studies have shown a 28 week dose can reduce the risk of sensitization, but under "Indications" it did NOT say that it was for routine use. Instead, it said that it was for postpartum use, use after m/c or abortion and antepartum use if there was reason to suspect there had been a bleed. I assumed that not including routine antepartum use meant that they could not recommend it for routine use - same as the product you found. That was just a quick check earlier to see if it was any different from BayRho, after reading soso-lynn's post, and I couldn't see anything to suggest that the indications or prescribing information for RhoGam and BayRho were any different at all. It's semantics, as far as I could tell.

[hapersmion]

Thanks, that's interesting! Hm, I should ask my midwife what brand she usually uses postpartum.

[ellairiesmom]

Just wanted to follow up...spoke to Talecris today. They confirmed the full dose of HyperRho is intended to be used for both 28 weeks & post delivery. It is the same indications as the other brands of Rhogam.

She did point out that their mini dose version is only intended for up to 12 weeks in pregnancy.

[dinahx]

Thanks! This is the version I have access to and was looking for more info on it!