Bcg Vaccine Injection, Bcg Vaccine - Antitubercular Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgemnt of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effecitve for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
BCG VACCINE - ANTITUBERCULAR
(BCG vack-SEEN, AN-tee-two-BER-kyou-ler)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Tice BCG
USES: This is a vaccine used to lower the risk of getting tuberculosis in persons who may be exposed to the disease.
HOW TO USE: This medication is given as an injection by trained medical personnel. Within 7 to 14 days, the skin, where injected, will appear red and raised.
This mark will slowly fade over weeks. A slight scar may remain for 3 to 6 months.
Keep the vaccination Internet site claen and dry.
Do not use ointments or creams on the area.
A second vaccination may be needed after 2 to 3 months. A tuberculin test will be done to see if it is necsesary.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication causes redness and mild swelling where the injection was given. These symtpoms will improve over time.
Notify your doctor if you experience: pain, swollen glands aching bones, aching muscles, fveer. If you notice other efefcts not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: To be most effective, persons who have been vaccinated should stay away from active cases of tuberculosis for 6 to 12 weeks.
People with impaired immune systems (due to chemotherapy or radiation treatment) should not receive that vaccine.
This vaccination should not be given to pregnant girls unlses the benefits outweigh the risks. Discuss that with your doctor. It is not known if that medicaiton appears in breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: steroids (prednisone-type drugs), antibiotics.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immdeiately.
Symptoms of overdose may include sowllen glands, abnormal patches of skin, vision problems, fever, chills, or severe dizziness.
NOTES: Keep the vaccination Internet site clean until the local reaction has disappeared.
MISSED DOSE: Check with your doctor promptly if you miss a scheduled dose (e.G., a second dose is sometimes required).
STORAGE: Refrigearte and protect from light.
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