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Medicine Details

Quadrovax PFS Vaccine

Manufacturer: Serum Institute Of India Ltd

Salt Composition: Diphtheria Toxoid (25LF) + Haemophilus Type B Conjugate Vaccine (10mcg) + Pertussis Toxoid (16OU) + Tetanus Toxoid (2.5LF)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Tetanus Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system and causes muscles throughout the body to become stiff and tighten. Quadrovax PFS Vaccine helps prevent tetanus infection. It helps the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against tetanus infection. However, it does not provide lifelong protection. A booster shot is recommended to be given after few years. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules. In Diphtheria Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that causes pain and swelling in the throat. This might cause difficulty in breathing. It might also damage the heart, kidneys and nerves. Quadrovax PFS Vaccine gives protection against diphtheria. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules. In Pertussis Pertussis (often called whooping cough) is an infection of the airways that can occur at any age but mostly affects infants and young children. The infection causes uncontrollable coughing that can make it difficult to breathe. Quadrovax PFS Vaccine gives protection from pertussis. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules. In Haemophilus influenzae Type b disease Haemophilus Influenzae type b infection can cause serious illness, especially in children, some of which are meningitis (infection of brain meninges), pneumonia etc. It is spread mainly through contact with infected droplets (coughing or sneezing) or secretions from an infected person's nose and throat. Quadrovax PFS Vaccine gives protection against this infection. It helps the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against the disease.

Benefits: Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Description: Quadrovax PFS Vaccine is a combination of medicines that is used in the prevention of diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, and Haemophilus influenzae type B infection. It helps in developing immunity. It protects the body against future infections. Quadrovax PFS Vaccine injection must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not take it if you have any known allergy from this injection. The most common side effects include redness at the injection site, tenderness, irritability, vomiting, loss of appetite, and fever. If any of these side effects or any other symptoms which you think are because of this medicine persist for a longer duration, please inform your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suffering from any other diseases. It is advised to avoid alcohol while taking this medicine. This medicine is safe to use in breastfeeding mothers and patients suffering from liver and kidney diseases.

How to Use: Quadrovax PFS Vaccine is a combination of four vaccines. They help 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.

Safety Advice:

If Missed: prefilled syringe of 0.5 ml Injection

Packaging: Prefilled Syringe

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Tetanus | Diphtheria | Pertussis | Haemophilus influenzae Type b disease

Alcohol Interaction: CAUTION

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Liver Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED