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Product introduction

Hexaxim Vaccine is a prescription medicine. This combination of vaccines is used to prevent various infections. It promotes the immune system to act against microorganisms to prevent such infections.

Hexaxim Vaccine is administered by a healthcare professional. It may cause redness, soreness, and swelling at the site of infusion. This usually goes away with time. It can be taken by patients irrespective of age.

Hexaxim Vaccine is generally well tolerated by patients and is also safe in children, however, it has a few side effects such as swelling, pain and fever. It is important to inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver disease.

Uses of Hexaxim Suspension for Injection

  • Prevention of diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis & meningitis

Side effects of Hexaxim Suspension for Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Hexaxim

  • Injection site redness
  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Induration (hardening of a normally soft tissue or organ)
  • Fever
  • Diarrhea
  • Irritation
  • Unusual crying

How to use Hexaxim Suspension for Injection

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

How Hexaxim Suspension for Injection works

Hexaxim Vaccine is a combination of eight 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

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hexaxim Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Hexaxim Vaccine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Hexaxim Vaccine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Hexaxim Vaccine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hexaxim Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Hexaxim Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hexaxim Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Hexaxim Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Hexaxim Vaccine is used for the primary and booster vaccination of children from six weeks of age against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis and diseases caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b.
  • It should be administered intramuscularly by a heath care professional. Do not administer by intravascular, intradermal or subcutaneous injection.
  • Hexaxim Vaccine should not be mixed with any other vaccines or other parenterally administered medicinal products.
  • Administration of drugs like paracetamol and ibuprofen before or immediately after vaccine can reduce the pain and fever which occurs with vaccination.

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FAQs

The use of Hexaxim Vaccine is contraindicated in which conditions?

Use of Hexaxim Vaccine is considered to be harmful for patients allergic to any of the components of this vaccine. It should not be given to patients with respiratory disorder or swelling on face.

Are there any important warning and precautions associated with the use of Hexaxim Vaccine?

Hexaxim Vaccine should not be administered in patients with acute or chronic illness including chronic renal insufficiency or failure (inability of the kidneys to work properly). This medicine is less effective in patients with a weak immune system. Consult your doctor for any further queries on warning and precautions.

How long does it take for a vaccine to be effective?

It usually takes 10 days to 2 weeks for a vaccine to be effective. In most cases the effect starts after the first dose.

What if I take more than the recommended dose?

Taking Hexaxim Vaccine more than the recommended dose may cause blurred vision, dry mouth and dizziness. In case of overdose consult your doctor for further advice.

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Hexaxim Vaccine?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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