Pentaxim Vaccine 0.5ml

Prevention of Tetanus / Prevention of Diphtheria / Prevention of Influenza (flu) / Prevention of Pertussis / Prevention of Polio

In Prevention of Tetanus Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system and causes muscles throughout the body to become stiff and tighten. Pentaxim Vaccine helps prevent tetanus infection. It helps the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against tetanus infection. However, it does not provide lifelong protection. A booster shot is also recommended. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules. In Prevention of Diphtheria Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that causes pain and swelling in the throat. This might cause difficulty in breathing. It might also damage the heart, kidneys and nerves. Pentaxim Vaccine gives protection against diphtheria. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules. In Prevention of Influenza (flu) Influenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system (nose, throat and lungs) and is often called the flu. Pentaxim Vaccine protects against influenza virus and is generally effective within two weeks of administration. However this protection does not last lifelong and you need to take the vaccine every year. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules. In Prevention of Pertussis Pertussis (often called whooping cough) is an infection of the airways that can occur at any age but mostly affects infants and young children. The infection causes uncontrollable coughing that can make it difficult to breathe. Pentaxim Vaccine gives protection from pertussis. Infants and children need a dose of the vaccine starting around 2 months of age. However, it is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules. In Prevention of Polio Polio is a life-threatening disease caused by the polio virus. It can spread from person to person and can infect the brain and spinal cord causing paralysis (unable to move body parts). Pentaxim Vaccine gives protection against polio virus. It works by helping the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against the virus. Consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.

The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Nervousness, Unusual crying, Sleepiness, Vomiting, Injection site redness, Injection site swelling, Injection site pain, Injection site induration (hardening of a normally soft tissue or organ), Fever, Diarrhea, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Sleep disorder']

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Pentaxim Vaccine is a combination of five vaccines. They help develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.

Alcohol

Consult your Doctor: Please consult your doctor regarding the safety of consuming alcohol with Pentaxim Vaccine . Experts have not found evidence of alcohol impairing the effectiveness of the medicine.

Pregnancy

Seek medical advice from your doctor: Pentaxim Vaccine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Doctor consultation is advised.

Breast feeding

Safe when prescribed by an expert: Pentaxim Vaccine is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

Seek medical advice from your doctor: It is not known whether Pentaxim Vaccine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

Safe when prescribed by an expert: Pentaxim Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Pentaxim Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Doctor consultation is advised.

Liver

Safe when prescribed by an expert: Pentaxim Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Pentaxim Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Doctor consultation is advised.

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8�C). Do not freeze.

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