Hexaxim SC Injection 0.5 ml/prefilled syringe

Hexaxim SC Injection 0.5 ml/prefilled syringe Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

One dose (0.5 ml) contains: Diphtheria toxoid: 20 IU Tetanus toxoid 40: IU Bordetello pertussisantigens: 25 µg Pertusis toxoid Filamentous haemagglutinin: 25 µg Poliovirus (inactivated) Type1 (Mahoney) Type 2: 40 DU (MEF-1): 8 DU Type3 (Saukett): 32 DU Hepatitis Bsurfaceantigens 10 µg Hoemophilusinfluenzoe type b polysaccharide (polyribosylribitol phosphate): 12 µg conjugated to Tetanusprotein (PRP-T): 22-36 µg
Trade Name Hexaxim SC Injection 0.5 ml/prefilled syringe
Generic Diphtheria + Tetanus + Pertussis + Hepatitis B + Polio + HIB
Weight 0.5 ml/prefilled syringe
Type SC Injection
Therapeutic Class Vaccines, Anti-sera & Immunoglobulin
Manufacturer Synovia Pharma PLC.
Available Country Bangladesh
Last Updated: October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am
Hexaxim SC Injection 0.5 ml/prefilled syringe
Hexaxim SC Injection 0.5 ml/prefilled syringe

Uses

DTaP-IPV-HB-Hib is indicated for primary and booster vaccination of infants and toddlers from six weeks of age against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis and invasive diseases caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib).

Dosage

Hexaxim SC Injection 0.5 ml/prefilled syringe dosage

Primary Vaccination: Three injections at an interval of one to two months (at least four weeks apart).Booster: At least 6 months after the last dose of first course. This vaccine should be used according to the local vaccination programme.This should be administered intramuscularly. The recommended injection sites are generally the anterolateral aspect of the upper thigh in infants and toddlers and the deltoid muscle in older children. The intradermal or intravascular route must not be used.; ensure that the needle does not penetrate a blood vessel. Separate syringes, separate injection sites and preferably separate limbs must be used in case of the concomitant administration with other vaccines.

Side Effects

Serious Allergic reactions (anaphylactic reaction): Difficulty in breathing, blueness of tongue/lips, a rash, swelling of face/throat, sudden and dizziness, loss of consciousness, accelerated heart rate with respiratory disorders. Serious allergic reactions are a rare possibility (may up to 1 in 1,000 people) after receiving this vaccine. Other side effects: Very common: Anorexia, crying, somnolence, vomiting, pain redness and swelling at injection site, irritability, Fever Common side effects: Prolonged crying, diarrhoea, induration Uncommon side effects: Allergicreaction, lump at injection site, High fever.

Precaution

Vaccination must be postponed in cases of moderate or severe febrile and/or acute disease; the administration of Hexaxim must be carefully considered in individuals who have a history of serious or severe reactions within 48 hours following administration of a vaccine containing similar components. As with all injectable vaccines, the vaccine must be administered with caution to subjects with thrombocytopenia or a bleeding disorder since bleeding may occur following an intramuscular administration. If any of the following events are known to have occurred after receiving any pertussis-containing vaccine, the decision to give further doses of pertussis containing vaccine should be carefully considered: The temperature of ≥40°C within 48 hours not due to another identifiable cause; Collapse or shock-like state (hypotonic-hyporesponsive episode) within 48 hours of vaccination; Persistent, inconsolable crying lasting ≥ 3 hours, occurring within 48 hours of vaccination; Convulsions with or without fever, occurring within 3 days of vaccination. Take special care in case of Guillain Barré Syndrome, Brachial neuritis, acute or chronic renal insufficiency, epilepsy.

Contraindication

History of an anaphylactic reaction after a previous administration of this vaccine Encephalopathy within 7 days of administration of a previous dose of any vaccine containing pertussis antigens (whole cell or acellular pertussis vaccines). Uncontrolled neurologic disorder, uncontrolled epilepsy.

Storage Condition

Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Store at +2°C to +8°C. Transportation should also be at +2°C to +8 °C. Do not freeze. Discard solution if frozen. Protect from light.

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