Peda Hib Powder for Injection
Peda Hib Powder for Injection is to be administered by a healthcare professional. It may cause redness, pain, and swelling at the site of injection. However, this is temporary and usually resolves on its own. Do not skip any doses and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Peda Hib Powder for Injection
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Peda Hib Powder for Injection is a prescription medicine. This combination of three vaccines is used to prevent Influenza (flu) and Tetanus. It stimulates the immune system to act against microorganisms to prevent such infections. These infections can occur in people of any age group.
Peda Hib Powder for Injection is to be administered by a healthcare professional. It may cause redness, pain, and swelling at the site of injection. However, this is temporary and usually resolves on its own. Do not skip any doses and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Peda Hib Powder for Injection is generally safe to use with minimal side effects. However, it may cause a few side effects such as induration (hardening of normally soft tissue or organ), and fever. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. Your doctor will suggest ways to cope up with the side effects.
Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking it.
03Uses
Prevention of Haemophilus influenzae Type b disease
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Peda Hib Powder for Injection 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.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Peda Hib Powder for Injection, please consult your doctor.
07Benefits
In Prevention of Haemophilus influenzae Type b disease
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is a bacteria responsible for severe pneumonia (lung infection), meningitis (inflammation of the brain), and other diseases that are caused in children aged less than 5 years. It is transmitted through the respiratory tract from infected to those individuals who are at risk of getting the infection. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect against Haemophilus influenzae Type b disease. It is given by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered.
08Side Effects
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
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Diarrhea
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Peda Hib Powder for Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Peda Hib Powder for Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Peda Hib Powder for Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Peda Hib Powder for Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Peda Hib Powder for Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Peda Hib Powder for Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Peda Hib Powder for Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Peda Hib Powder for Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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