Pneumovax23 Injection 0.5 ml
MSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Uses of Pneumovax23 Injection 0.5 ml:
Prevention of pneumonia, meningitis, blood infection & ear infection
Composition of Pneumovax23 Injection 0.5 ml:
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine 25mcg
MRP:
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2300
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Description
Prevention of pneumonia, meningitis, blood infection & ear infection
Uses
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine is generally used in treatment for prevention of pneumonia, meningitis, blood infection & ear infection.
Side effects
- Allergic reaction
- Fever
- Injection site redness
- Rash
- Soreness
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine is a vaccine which helps 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When is Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine given?
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine is given in between the age of 2 to 65. In certain cases when a second dose is recommended, it should be given 5 years after the first dose. Please follow your doctor's advice regarding dosing schedule.
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine is given in between the age of 2 to 65. In certain cases when a second dose is recommended, it should be given 5 years after the first dose. Please follow your doctor's advice regarding dosing schedule.
Expert Advice
- Tell your doctor if you have human immunodeficiency virus infection or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), sickle cell disease, kidney disease, history of organ or bone marrow transplant or are receiving chemotherapy.Tell your doctor if you are receiving chemotherapy.Ensure to inform your doctor if you have received a pneumococcal vaccine within the past 3 to 5 years as a second dose can be given 5 years after the first dose.Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.Do not take if allergic to Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine or any of its ingredients.Do not give to Children <2 years.
Product Details
SKU: PC-38399
Product Description: Pneumovax23 Injection 0.5 ml is manufactured by MSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Packing: Vial
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Pneumovax23 Injection 0.5 ml is manufactured by MSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Packing: Vial
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
