Pentaxim Vaccine

DIPTHERIA TOXOID,HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE TYPE B CAPSULAR POLYSACCHARIDE,PERTUSSIS TOXOID,TETANUS TOXOID,INACTIVATED POLIO VACCINE

Composition

DIPTHERIA TOXOID,HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE TYPE B CAPSULAR POLYSACCHARIDE,PERTUSSIS TOXOID,TETANUS TOXOID,INACTIVATED POLIO VACCINE

Company

SANOFI INDIA LTD.

Introduction

The Pentaxim vaccine contains an acellular or inactivated diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, and Haemophilus type b conjugate as an active component. It is a vaccine that helps protect your child against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Poliomyelitis, and Haemophilus influenzae type B infections. It can give protection to children from the age of 2 months, or it can be administered based on the recommended immunization schedule/guidelines provided by healthcare professionals. The Pentaxim vaccine does not protect against infections caused by Haemophilus influenzae types other than type b, nor does it protect against meningitis caused by other organisms.

Uses

Protect the child against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, and Haemophilus influenzae type B infections

How to Consume

This medicine will be given Intramuscularly. Do not self-administer the injection.Pentaxim vaccine will be administered to you by a doctor or other healthcare professional.

Benefits

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.

Side Effects

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious:
Swelling of the face and neck
Sudden drop in blood pressure
Common:
Loss of appetite
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

Storage

COLD CHAIN

Packaging

1 PREFILLED SYRINGE

FAQs

What is PENTAXIM VACCINE used for?

Protect the child against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, and Haemophilus influenzae type B infections

How should I take PENTAXIM VACCINE?

This medicine will be given Intramuscularly. Do not self-administer the injection.Pentaxim vaccine will be administered to you by a doctor or other healthcare professional.

What are the side effects of PENTAXIM VACCINE?

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them. ;Serious: ;Swelling of the face and neck ;Sudden drop in blood pressure ;Common: ;Loss of appetite ;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

How should I store PENTAXIM VACCINE?

COLD CHAIN

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