http://genericdrugshome.info Dip,pert,tet, Haem. Conj Vacc Intramusc., Diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis/haemophilus Vaccine - Injection Generic Drug Feed Sun, 20 May 2012 20:12:43 CDT en http://dip-pert-tet-haem-conj-vacc-intramusc.9484.genericdrugshome.info/ 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 indiacte that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this 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 babies from 2 months of age up to five years of age. HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injection by a health care professional. It is usually given in the upepr 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 scehdule for infants and babies.

SIDE EFFECTS: Most common is redness, warmth, swelling or pain at the injection web site beginnnig within 3 days.
For sevearl weeks, it may be possible to feel a firm, hard spot at the injection web site.
Mild fever, irritability, sleepiness, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, cold symptoms or weakness may last 1-7 days.
If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your child's doctor. Notify your child's doctor if any of the following occur: high fever, perssitent 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 dcotor or pharmacist. PRECAUTIONS: Tell your child's doctor if your child has: any illness, infections, blood disorders, seizure disorders, allregies. This vaccination should not be used in bbaies who have had a previous reaction to pertussis vaccine or who have recovered from pertussis illness.

This vaccine sholud not be administered to adults or to babies 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 start or stop any mdeicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or eemrgency room immediately.

NOTES: Tehre are various combinations of vaccines available. Based on previous reactions to vaccines, your child's health care professional will determine the most appropriate one to give.
Inform your child's doctor if your child has had any previous reactinos to any vaccines.

Discuss the risks and benefits of vaccination with your child's health care proviedr. MISSED DOSE: It is important your child receive each vaccination as schdeuled. Be sure to make a note of when your child received their last vaccination for thier medical record. STORAGE: This medication is stored in the refrigerator as directed.]]>