Genpharm BCG Vaccine Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Live attenuated BCG vaccine

Indications/Uses

Protection against early exposure or severe forms of childhood TB & tubercular meningitis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Intradermal Adult & childn >1 yr 0.1 mL. Childn <1 yr 0.05 mL.

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Contraindications

Hypogammaglobulinemia; congenital immunodeficiency; sarcoidosis; leukemia; generalised malignancy; HIV infections (symptomatic or non-symptomatic) in adults & childn or any other disorder in which immune response is altered; those on immunosuppressive therapy, corticosteroids & RT.

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Special Precautions

Childn should not be revaccinated if keloid & lupoid reactions at the inj site occur. Administer vaccine in healthy areas of the skin in chronic eczema or other dermatological disease. In case of systemic or persistent local infection occurs, apply necessary treatment. No indication to vaccinate women during pregnancy. Ensure HIV seronegative status of childn born to HIV +ve mothers before BCG vaccination.

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Adverse Reactions

Local reaction.

Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Vaccines, Antisera & Immunologicals

ATC Classification

L03AX03 - BCG vaccine ; Belongs to the class of other immunostimulants.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Genpharm BCG Vaccine freeze-dried powd for inj

Packing/Price

(+ diluent) 1 mL x 1's; (+ diluent) 1 mL x 50 × 1's

Genpharm BCG Vaccine

bacillus calmette-guerin (bcg)

Manufacturer:

Serum Institute of India

Distributor:

Genpharm