Meningitis Vaccine

Overview

Meningitis Vaccine is a sterile lyophilized extract of the group specified polysaccharide capsular antigens from Neiseria meningitidis. Meningitis Vaccine is used to provide active immunisation (protection) against meningitis. Meningitis Vaccine is recommended for children 2 years of age and older and adults at risk in epidemic and highly endemic areas .

Categories

Primary Characterstics

Indications

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Pharmacokinetics

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Contraindications

Meningitis Vaccine is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

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Drug Interactions

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Side Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Meningitis Vaccine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Fatigue, Fever, Erythema, Allergic reactions.

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Dosage

Meningitis Vaccine's dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage

0.5 ml0.5 (0.5)As recommended.SCSame dose for children above 2 months of age and Adults.

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

0.5 ml0.5 (0.5)As recommended.SubcutaneousFor once, or as required

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

0.5 ml0.5 (0.5)As recommended.SubcutaneousFor once or as required .For over 2 month of child

High Risk Groups

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Warning / Precautions

Vaccination should be postponed in patients suffering from any acute illness. Immunization should not be carried out in individuals who have previously had a severe local or general reaction to the vaccine. Some vaccine contains antibiotics in small amount and should not be given to patients with history of anaphylaxis to the agent used.

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Storage Conditions

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Interference in Pathology

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Brands / Trade Names of Meningitis Vaccine

Click on the desired strength of the dosage form to view its available brands.

Single Ingredient

Inj: 50 mcg/0.5ml, 200 mcg/0.5ml,

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Manufacturers of Meningitis Vaccine in Pakistan

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