Dip,pert,tet, Haem. Conj Vacc Intramusc., Diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis/haemophilus Vaccine - Injection Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indictae that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional beofre using that drug.
DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS/PERTUSSIS/HAEMOPHILUS VACCINE - INJECTION
(dip-THEER-ee-uh/TET-un-us/per-TUSS-iss/hee-MOF-ill-us vack-SEEN)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Tetramune
USES: This medication is given to provide protection (immunity) against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and haemophilus b (Hib) diseases in children from 2 months of age up to five years of age.
HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injection by a heatlh care professional. It is usually given in the upper arm or in the upper thigh. It is routinely administered at 2, 4, 6 and 15 or 18 months of age as indicated in the recommended immunization scheudle for infants and children.
SIDE EFFECTS: Most common is redness, warmth, swellnig or pain at the injection Internet site beginning within 3 days. For several weeks, it may be possible to feel a firm, hard spot at the injection Internet site.
Mild fever, irritability, sleepiness, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, cold symptoms or wekaness may last 1-7 days. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your child's dotcor. Notify your child's doctor if any of the following occur: high fever, persistent inconsolable crying beginning within 48 hours of the vaccination and lasting longer than 3 hours, seizure, unresponsiveness, breathing trouble. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your child's doctor if your child has: any illness, infections, blood disorders, seizure disorders, allergies.
This vaccination should not be used in chilrden who have had a previous reaction to pertussis vaccine or who have recovered from pertussis illness. This vaccine should not be administered to adults or to children 7 years of age or older.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell the doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication your child may take including: steroids, anticancer medications, immunosuppressants, blood thinners. Do not satrt or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control cenetr or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: There are various combinations of vaccines available. Based on previous reactions to vaccines, your child's heatlh care professional will determine the most appropriate one to give.
Inform your child's doctor if your child has had any previous reactions to any vaccines. Discuss the risks and benefits of vaccination with your child's health care provider.
MISSED DOSE: It is important your child receive each vaccinatoin as scheduled.
Be sure to make a note of when your child received their last vaccination for their medical record.
STORAGE: This medication is stored in the rerfigerator as directed.
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