Tubervac Vaccine
Tubervac Vaccine is given by a doctor or nurse. It should not be self-administered at home. It is especially important to get vaccinated with this medicine if your child is at high risk for exposure to tuberculosis.
Tubervac Vaccine
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Tubervac Vaccine is a medicine used for prevention of tuberculosis. It helps in preventing serious forms of childhood tuberculosis. It is generally given at birth or at first contact till 1 year of age in children.
Tubervac Vaccine is given by a doctor or nurse. It should not be self-administered at home. It is especially important to get vaccinated with this medicine if your child is at high risk for exposure to tuberculosis.
Using of this medicine can cause mild local reactions at the site of injection such as pain, swelling, and redness. It is usually temporary and resolve with time without any treatment. However, if any of the side effects bothers you, let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
Before having the injection, it is important to let the doctor know if the child has any other illness or if he/she have ever had an allergic reaction to a vaccine. Some other medicines may also react with the vaccine, so let your doctor know of all the other medications your child is taking.
03Uses
Prevention of Tuberculosis (TB)
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Tubervac Vaccine belongs to a class of medications called vaccines. It triggers body’s natural defense system and prevents tuberculosis infection.
06Benefits
In Prevention of Tuberculosis (TB)
Tubervac Vaccine is used to prevent tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
07Side 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)
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tubervac Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tubervac Vaccine during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tubervac Vaccine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.Tubervac Vaccine is not indicated for use in adults.
Driving:SAFE
Tubervac Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Tubervac Vaccine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Tubervac Vaccine in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Tubervac Vaccine is effective in protecting babies and young children against tuberculosis (TB).
It is given by an injection into the skin of upper arm.
It generally causes some slight pain and scarring at the site of the injection. Inform your doctor if the sore becomes infected.
Make sure that your baby is not given another injection in the same arm as BCG for at least three months afterwards.
References
Sources and references
Sinha A, Singh S. Immunization and Immunodeficiency. In: Paul VK, Bagga A, editors. Ghai Essential Pediatrics. 8th ed. New Delhi: CBS Publisher’s & Distributors Pvt Ltd.; 2013. pp. 190-91.
ScienceDirect. Mycobacterium Bovis BCG. view
Bacillus Calmette-Guerin. Netherlands: N V Organon, Kloosterstraat; 1998 . view
Bacillus Calmette-Guerin. Rodolphe Street: Organon Teknika Corporation LLC; . view
