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Pentaxim(vaccine, hib conjugate vaccine (meningococcal protein conjugate)): Protection against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis & against education | points
- Adverse Reactions
Like all medicines, PENTAXIM can cause side effects,...
- Contents
Pentaxim Pentaxim Contents. vaccine, hib conjugate vaccine...
- Contraindications
Never use PENTAXIM: if child is allergic (hypersensitive):...
- Storage
Pentaxim Pentaxim Storage. vaccine, hib conjugate vaccine...
- Description
The active substances are: After reconstitution one dose...
- Drug Interactions
Pentaxim Pentaxim Drug Interactions. vaccine, hib conjugate...
- Indications/Uses
PENTAXIM is a vaccine. Vaccines are used to protect against...
- Regulatory Classification
Dangerous Drug as listed in the Comprehensive Dangerous...
- Adverse Reactions
PENTAXIM is indicated to help protect your child against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis and against inverse infections due to the Haemophilus influenzae type b bacterium (such as meningitis, blood poisoning, etc.). PENTAXIM is indicated in children from the age of 2 months.
Pentaxim (International) Pentaxim may be available in the countries listed below. Ingredient matches for Pentaxim Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Acellular, Component), Hepatitis B (rDNA), Poliomyelitis (Inactivated) And Haemophilus Type b Conjugate Vaccine (Adsorbed)
PENTAXIM is indicated to help protect your child against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis and against invasive infections due to the Haemophilus influenzae type b bacterium (such as meningitis, septicaemia, etc.) in children from the age of 2 months or according to local recommendations. on. caused by other types .
Pentavalent vaccines use the whole-cell pertussis vaccine (wP), rather than acellular pertussis vaccine (aP). Whole-cell pertussis vaccine is made using killed whole pertussis bacteria, and may lead to a greater risk of side effects, such as high fever and seizures (fits).
Pentavalent vaccine provides protection to a child from 5 life-threatening diseases – Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Hepatitis B and Hib. DPT (Diptheria+Pertussis+Tetanus) and Hep B are already part of routine immunization in India; Hib vaccine is a new addition. Together, the combination is called Pentavalent.
NAME AND PRESENTATION: PENTAXIM is diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (acellular component), poliomyelitis (inactivated) vaccine and Haemophilus type B conjugated vaccine, adsorbed presented as powder and suspension for injection in 0.5 ml prefilled syringe.