R-VAC Vaccine
R-VAC Vaccine is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It protects the child from diseases that can be caused by rubella virus.
R-VAC Vaccine
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
R-VAC Vaccine is a medicine used in the prevention of rubella. Rubella is a highly contagious disease that is caused by a virus. This vaccine is given to children to prevent them from the disease.
R-VAC Vaccine is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It protects the child from diseases that can be caused by rubella virus.
Like with any other injectable vaccine, there could be mild pain and redness at the injection site, low-grade fever, rash, and upper respiratory tract infection. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if these side effects do not go away with time or get worse, let the doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
To make sure the vaccine is safe for the child, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if he/she has any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor of all the medicines the child is taking.
03Uses
Prevention of Rubella
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
R-VAC Vaccine 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.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of R-VAC Vaccine, please consult your doctor.
07Benefits
In Prevention of Rubella
Rubella is a very contagious disease caused by a virus. It is characterized by a red rash and is also called German measles or three-day measles. Rubella can be prevented by R-VAC Vaccine. It is very safe and effective. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect against measles. R-VAC Vaccine is a routine vaccination that children should receive. Consult your doctor to get it administered as an injection. It 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
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Rash
Fever
Sore throat
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with R-VAC Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
R-VAC Vaccine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CAUTION
R-VAC Vaccine should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving:SAFE
R-VAC Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
R-VAC Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of R-VAC Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
R-VAC Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of R-VAC Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
R-VAC Vaccine is given as an injection by the healthcare professionals.
Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
Do not take if the patient is allergic to the R-VAC Vaccine or any of its ingredients.
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