Salt: Diphtheria Toxoid (30IU) + Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Capsular Polysaccharide (10mcg) + Pertussis Toxoid (25mcg) + Tetanus Toxoid (40IU) + Inactivated Polio Vaccine (NA)
Prescription Required: Yes
Pentaxim 0.5ml Injection
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Pentaxim Vaccine is a prescription medicine having combination of medicines that is used in the treatment of diphtheria, influenza (flu), pertussis, tetanus, and polio. It helps in developing immunity. It protects the body against future infections.
Weight/Quantity: Single dose Pre-filled Syringe
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
Pentaxim Vaccine is a prescription medicine having combination of medicines that is used in the treatment of diphtheria, influenza (flu), pertussis, tetanus, and polio. It helps in developing immunity. It protects the body against future infections.
Pentaxim Vaccine injection must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not take it if you have any known allergy from this injection.
The most common side effects include loss of appetite, nervousness, irritability, unusual crying, sleepiness, vomiting, injection site redness, swelling, pain, and induration, fever, diarrhea, insomnia, and sleep disorder. If any of these side effects or any other symptoms which you think are because of this medicine persist for a longer duration, please inform your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suffering from any other diseases. This medicine is safe to use in breastfeeding mothers and patients suffering from liver and kidney diseases. It is advised to avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.
Pentaxim Vaccine injection must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not take it if you have any known allergy from this injection.
The most common side effects include loss of appetite, nervousness, irritability, unusual crying, sleepiness, vomiting, injection site redness, swelling, pain, and induration, fever, diarrhea, insomnia, and sleep disorder. If any of these side effects or any other symptoms which you think are because of this medicine persist for a longer duration, please inform your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suffering from any other diseases. This medicine is safe to use in breastfeeding mothers and patients suffering from liver and kidney diseases. It is advised to avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.
1. In Prevention of Tetanus:
Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system and causes muscles throughout the body to become stiff and tighten. Pentaxim Vaccine helps prevent tetanus infection. It helps the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against tetanus infection. However, it does not provide lifelong protection. A booster shot is also recommended. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.
2. In Prevention of Diphtheria:
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that causes pain and swelling in the throat. This might cause difficulty in breathing. It might also damage the heart, kidneys and nerves. Pentaxim Vaccine gives protection against diphtheria. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.
3. In Prevention of Influenza (flu):
Influenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system (nose, throat and lungs) and is often called the flu. Pentaxim Vaccine protects against influenza virus and is generally effective within two weeks of administration. However this protection does not last lifelong and you need to take the vaccine every year. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.
4. In Prevention of Pertussis:
Pertussis (often called whooping cough) is an infection of the airways that can occur at any age but mostly affects infants and young children. The infection causes uncontrollable coughing that can make it difficult to breathe. Pentaxim Vaccine gives protection from pertussis. Infants and children need a dose of the vaccine starting around 2 months of age. However, it is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.
5. In Prevention of Polio:
Polio is a life-threatening disease caused by the polio virus. It can spread from person to person and can infect the brain and spinal cord causing paralysis (unable to move body parts). Pentaxim Vaccine gives protection against polio virus. It works by helping the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against the virus. Consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.
Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system and causes muscles throughout the body to become stiff and tighten. Pentaxim Vaccine helps prevent tetanus infection. It helps the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against tetanus infection. However, it does not provide lifelong protection. A booster shot is also recommended. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.
2. In Prevention of Diphtheria:
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that causes pain and swelling in the throat. This might cause difficulty in breathing. It might also damage the heart, kidneys and nerves. Pentaxim Vaccine gives protection against diphtheria. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.
3. In Prevention of Influenza (flu):
Influenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system (nose, throat and lungs) and is often called the flu. Pentaxim Vaccine protects against influenza virus and is generally effective within two weeks of administration. However this protection does not last lifelong and you need to take the vaccine every year. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.
4. In Prevention of Pertussis:
Pertussis (often called whooping cough) is an infection of the airways that can occur at any age but mostly affects infants and young children. The infection causes uncontrollable coughing that can make it difficult to breathe. Pentaxim Vaccine gives protection from pertussis. Infants and children need a dose of the vaccine starting around 2 months of age. However, it is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.
5. In Prevention of Polio:
Polio is a life-threatening disease caused by the polio virus. It can spread from person to person and can infect the brain and spinal cord causing paralysis (unable to move body parts). Pentaxim Vaccine gives protection against polio virus. It works by helping the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against the virus. Consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.
Common side effects of Pentaxim:
- 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
Common side effects of Pentaxim:
- 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
