Generic Name
Bcg VaccinePacks Price
- Inj (053818): 1 Vial:
Sii-Onco-Bcg
Therapeutic Group
VaccineIndication Dosage
The BCG vaccine is given to protect against tuberculosis (TB), a serious lung disease. It is mainly used in areas where TB is common and can help prevent severe TB in children and some adults.
Immunisation Against Tuberculosis:
By Intradermal Inj:
- Adult & Children Above 1 Yrs: 0.1 Ml, To Be Injected At Insertion Of Deltoid Muscle Onto Humerus (keloid Formation More Likely With Sites Higher On Arm); Tip Of Shoulder Should Be Avoided
- Children 1-11 Months: 0.05 Ml, To Be Injected At Insertion Of Deltoid Muscle Onto Humerus (keloid Formation More Likely With Sites Higher On Arm); Tip Of Shoulder Should be Avoided
Content
- Living Non-pathogenic Tuberculosis Vaccine.
Pregnancy
Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised
Stability
- Vaccine
Contra Indications
- Generalised Septic Skin Conditions, Cancerous Conditions & Leukaemia, Severe Chronic Visceral Disorders; Chronic Nephritis, Lipoid Nephrosis, Uncorrected Cardiopathy, Immunosuppression
Precautions
- Generalised Septic Skin Conditions, Cancerous Conditions & Leukaemia, Severe Chronic Visceral Disorders; Chronic Nephritis, Lipoid Nephrosis, Uncorrected Cardiopathy, Immunosuppression
Lactation
- Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Prolonged Ulceration At The Injection Site
- Subcutaneous Abscess At The Injection Site.
- Rare: Disseminated Complications
- Osteitis
- Osteomyelitis
Author
Shahid Arif