Bcg Vaccine Injection - Bcg Vaccine - Antitubercular Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Bcg Vaccine Injection
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Bcg Vaccine Injection Storage Instructions

• Refrigerate and protect from light.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• Check with your doctor promptly if you miss a scheduled dose (for example, a second dose is sometimes required).

Possible Side Effects

• This medication causes redness and mild swelling where the injection was given.
• These symptoms will improve over time.
• Notify your doctor if you experience.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include swollen glands, abnormal patches of skin, vision problems, fever, chills, or severe dizziness.

Usage Instructions

• 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 site clean 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 necessary.

Bcg Vaccine Injection Miscellaneous Notes

• Keep the vaccination site clean until the local reaction has disappeared.

Read Before Using Bcg Vaccine Injection (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 this vaccine.
• This vaccination should not be given to pregnant women unless the benefits outweigh the risks.
• Discuss this with your doctor.
• It is not known if this medication 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.

Medicinal Applications

• This is a vaccine used to lower the risk of getting tuberculosis in persons who may be exposed to the disease.