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Hexaxim Injection

DIPTHERIA PERTUSSIS TETANUS(DPT)VACCINE

Composition

DIPTHERIA PERTUSSIS TETANUS(DPT)VACCINE

Company

SANOFI INDIA LTD.

Category

Antiviral

Packaging

1 PREFILLED SYRINGE

MRP

₹4,330

Offer Price

₹3,400

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₹930 (21%)

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Introduction

Hexaxim injection belongs to the group of medicines called 'immunizing agents' primarily used to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Diphtheria is a serious infection affecting the nose and throat, leading to difficulty breathing, heart failure, paralysis, and death. Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is caused by bacteria that enter the body through deep cuts, wounds, or burns affecting the nervous system. Pertussis or whooping cough is a respiratory tract infection caused by a type of bacteria known as Bordetella pertussis.Hexaxim injection contains 'Diphtheria toxoid, Tetanus toxoid, and Pertussis toxoid.' It works by stimulating the immune response in the body by developing antibodies and antitoxins against the toxoids. Thus, it helps provide immunity or resistance against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis diseases.

Uses

Prevention from three infectious diseases (diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus).

How to Consume

The Hexaxim Injection is administered as an injection into the upper arm. The Dose and number of injections required can vary on the patient's age and vaccination history. For infants, the vaccine is typically given in three doses, with the first dose administered at birth or shortly after that and the second and third doses given at 1-2 months and six months of age.

Benefits

Hexaxim injection is an immunizing agent that contains 'Diphtheria toxoid, Tetanus toxoid, and Pertussis toxoid.' It is used to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. It works by stimulating the immune response in the body by developing antibodies and antitoxins against the toxoids. Thus, it helps provide immunity or resistance against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis diseases

Side Effects

  • Serious:
  • Lack of awareness or consciousness
  • Fits
  • Rashes
  • Blisters
  • Breathlessness
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • The sudden drop in blood pressure
  • Common:
  • Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting
  • High temperature
  • Swelling and redness at the injection site
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Aching or swollen joints

Storage

Store below 30°C

Packaging

1 PREFILLED SYRINGE

FAQs

What is HEXAXIM INJECTION used for?

Prevention from three infectious diseases (diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus).

How should I take HEXAXIM INJECTION?

The Hexaxim Injection is administered as an injection into the upper arm. The Dose and number of injections required can vary on the patient's age and vaccination history. For infants, the vaccine is typically given in three doses, with the first dose administered at birth or shortly after that and the second and third doses given at 1-2 months and six months of age.

What are the side effects of HEXAXIM INJECTION?

;Serious: ;Lack of awareness or consciousness ;Fits ;Rashes ;Blisters ;Breathlessness ;Difficulty swallowing ;The sudden drop in blood pressure ;Common: ;Diarrhoea ;Vomiting ;High temperature ;Swelling and redness at the injection site ;Headache ;Nausea ;Aching or swollen joints

How should I store HEXAXIM INJECTION?

Store below 30°C

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