Synflorix Vaccine
Synflorix Vaccine provides protection against diseases caused by ten different strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. It is usually given as an injection into the muscle (intramuscularly) of the upper thigh or upper arm, by a doctor or nurse. It should not be self-administered. Your doctor will decide the dose that is best for you.
Synflorix Vaccine
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Synflorix Vaccine is a vaccine that helps protect your child against diseases such as pneumonia, meningitis, ear and blood infections. It helps the body make its own antibodies which protects your child against these diseases.
Synflorix Vaccine provides protection against diseases caused by ten different strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. It is usually given as an injection into the muscle (intramuscularly) of the upper thigh or upper arm, by a doctor or nurse. It should not be self-administered. Your doctor will decide the dose that is best for you.
Common side effects of this vaccine include loss of appetite, irritability, drowsiness, and fever. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or get worse. To ensure safety, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if your child has any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor if your child is taking any other medicines.
03Uses
Prevention of pneumonia, meningitis, blood infection & ear infection
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Synflorix Vaccine 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 Synflorix Vaccine, please consult your doctor.
07Benefits
In Prevention of pneumonia, meningitis, blood infection & ear infection
Vaccination is essential for preventing many types of pneumococcal diseases in children, older people, and those with weakened immune systems. Synflorix Vaccine is a vaccine that helps prevent infections such as pneumonia, meningitis, blood infection & ear infection. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts.
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)
Fever
Drowsiness
Irritability
Loss of appetite
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Synflorix Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Synflorix Vaccine during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Synflorix Vaccine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.Synflorix Vaccine is not intended for use in adults.
Driving:SAFE
Synflorix Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Synflorix Vaccine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Synflorix Vaccine in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Synflorix Vaccine is given to prevent invasive diseases caused by pneumococcal bacteria such as pneumonia, meningitis, ear, and blood infections.
It is usually given as an injection into the muscle (intramuscular) of the upper arm or upper thigh.
It is usually given twice or thrice with at least a gap of 1 month between each dose.
Inform your doctor if your child has an infection with a high temperature, as vaccination may need to be delayed until recovery.
It may cause fever. Inform your doctor if it does not go away or if it gets higher than 102 degrees Fahrenheit.
References
Sources and references
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Conjugate Vaccine . Mumbai, India: GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited; 2011 . . view
