ActHIB Vaccine 
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USED FOR:
Haemophilus influenzae Type b disease
Tetanus
COMPOSITION:
Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Capsular Polysaccharide (30mcg)
Tetanus Toxoid (10mcg)
Therapeutic Uses:
vaccines
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
ActHIB Vaccine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE
ActHIB Vaccine is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
It is not known whether ActHIB Vaccine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
ActHIB Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of ActHIB Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
ActHIB Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of ActHIB Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Uses of Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Capsular Polysaccharide
Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Capsular Polysaccharide is used to prevent Haemophilus influenzae Type b disease.
How to use Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Capsular Polysaccharide
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use.
How ActHIB Vaccine works
Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Capsular Polysaccharide is a vaccine. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.
Common Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Fever, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Loss of appetite, Restlessness, Skin redness, Unusual crying, Vomiting.
Uses of Tetanus Toxoid
Tetanus Toxoid is used to prevent tetanus.
How to use Tetanus Toxoid
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use.
How ActHIB Vaccine works
Tetanus Toxoid is a vaccine.It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.
Common Nausea, Pain in extremity, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Joint pain, Body ache, Convulsion, Facial swelling, Fever, Injection site tenderness, Injection site pain, Vomiting.
Expert advice for Tetanus Toxoid
Do not take tetanus toxoid if you are allergic to it or any of the other ingredient of this injection.Consult your doctor before taking tetanus toxoid if you are pregnant, breast-feeding or planning for a pregnancy; or undergoing radiation or chemotherapy.Doctor’s advice should be considered in case of patients with following history of disease conditions: seizures (fits); fever, infection, bleeding disorder, low platelet levels or weak immune system due to HIV infection or AIDS.Take special precautions while using tetanus toxoid if you had severe pain and swelling or bleeding at previous vaccination site.
Q. What does Tetanus Toxoid do?
Tetanus Toxoid is the vaccine given for prevention of tetanus
Q. How does it work?
Tetanus symptoms involve tightening of muscles of the body and causing a locked jaw, thus making it impossible to breathe, open the mouth to eat or swallow. It works by helping the body produce substances that resist infection from bacteria causing tetanus
Q. Is tetanus toxoid a live vaccine/attenuated?
Tetanus toxoid is an inactivated toxin. It is neither a live vaccine/attenuated
Q. Does it cause passive immunity?
Tetanus toxin imparts passive immunity to the patient
Q. Is Tetanus Toxoid an antibiotic or protein?
Tetanus Toxoid is not an antibiotic. It is an inactive protein
Q. Does Tetanus Toxoid need a skin test?
Tetanus Toxoid may not require a skin test.kindly consult your doctor for the sam
Q. Does it have to be refrigerated?
It has to be refrigerated between 2-8 degrees centigrade
Q. Does it contain horse serum?
Tetanus toxoid does not contain horse serum.
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