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Genpharm BCG Vaccine

Genpharm BCG Vaccine Description

bacillus calmette-guerin (bcg)

Manufacturer:

Serum Institute of India

Distributor:

Genpharm
Full Prescribing Info
Description
BCG Vaccine is a live freeze-dried vaccine derived from attenuated strain of Mycobacterium bovis (Bacillus Calmette Guerin Moscow strain 361-I) used for the prevention of tuberculosis. The freeze-dried vaccine is white and crystalline in appearance. It contains Sodium Glutamate as stabilizer. The vaccine meets the requirements of W.H.O. when tested by the methods outlined in W.H.O., TRS. 979 (2013).
Composition: Live, attenuated BCG Vaccine (Bacillus Calmette Guerin Strain).
Each 0.1 mL contains between: 2 x 105 and 8 x 105 C.F.U.
Reconstitute with Sodium Chloride Injection.
Dose: 0.05 mL, Intradermal for infants under one year old; 0.1 mL, Intradermal for children over one year of age and adult.
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