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Product introduction

Infanrix Hexa Vaccine is a combination of multiple vaccines. It is used to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, pertusis, polio, haemophilus influenzae type B disease, and hepatitis B infection in infants and toddlers. It promotes the immune system to act against microorganisms to prevent such infections.

Infanrix Hexa Vaccine is to be administered by healthcare professionals. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. To get the full benefit of the vaccine, it is important to get the complete dose of the vaccine.

Common side effects of this medicine include loss of appetite, irritability, unusual crying, restlessness, fever, and sleepiness. It may also cause redness, pain, and swelling at the site of injection. These are usually temporary and resolves itself with time. However, if any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let the doctor know.

Before receiving the injection, let your child's doctor know if the child has any medical conditions. Let the doctor also know if the child is on any other medications.


Benefits of Infanrix Hexa Injection

In Prevention of Polio

Polio is a life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus. It can spread from person to person and can infect the brain and spinal cord causing paralysis (unable to move body parts). Infanrix Hexa Vaccine gives protection against polio virus. It works by helping the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against the virus.

In Prevention of Tetanus

Tetanus causes a locked jaw, thus making it impossible to breathe, open the mouth to eat or swallow. Infanrix Hexa Vaccine prevents tetanus by helping the body produce substances that resist infection from bacteria causing tetanus. Infanrix Hexa Vaccine should be given to everyone, even to children as early as 6 weeks of age. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts.

In Prevention of Pertussis

Pertussis (often called whooping cough) is an infection of the airways that can occur at any age but mostly affects infants and young children. The infection causes uncontrollable coughing that can make it difficult to breathe. Infanrix Hexa Vaccine gives protection from pertussis. Consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.

In Prevention of Diphtheria

Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that causes pain and swelling in the throat. This might cause difficulty in breathing. It might also damage the heart, kidneys and nerves. Infanrix Hexa Vaccine gives protection against diphtheria. It is recommended to get your child vaccinated against diphtheria as early as 6 weeks. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.

In Prevention of Hepatitis B infection

Infanrix Hexa Vaccine is used to protect against infection by the hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by a virus. It can be spread from a mother to her newborn baby, by sharing needles and other equipment during drug use, by having sex with an infected person, by having a tattoo or body piercing and by sharing contaminated toothbrushes or razors. Hepatitis B can be serious, but it does not always cause obvious symptoms.However, this medicine does not work if you already have hepatitis B.

In Prevention of Haemophilus influenzae Type b disease

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is a bacteria responsible for severe pneumonia (lung infection), meningitis (inflammation of the brain), and other diseases that are caused in children aged less than 5 years. It is transmitted through the respiratory tract from infected to those individuals who are at risk of getting the infection. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect against Haemophilus influenzae Type b disease. It is given by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered.

Side effects of Infanrix Hexa 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 Infanrix Hexa

  • Irritation
  • Irritability
  • Loss of appetite
  • Restlessness
  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
  • Unusual crying
  • Fever
  • Sleepiness

How to use Infanrix Hexa Injection

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

How Infanrix Hexa Injection works

Infanrix Hexa Vaccine is Infanrix Hexa Vaccine is a combination of multiple 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 Infanrix Hexa Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Infanrix Hexa Vaccine during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Infanrix Hexa Vaccine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Infanrix Hexa Vaccine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
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There is limited information available on the use of Infanrix Hexa Vaccine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
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There is limited information available on the use of Infanrix Hexa Vaccine in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Infanrix Hexa Vaccine is a vaccine used in children for protection against diphtheria (respiratory and skin disease), tetanus (lockjaw), pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis B, poliomyelitis (Polio) and Haemophilus influenzae type b diseases.
  • Infanrix Hexa Vaccine must not be given to persons 7 years of age or older.
  • Please tell your doctor if your child is taking or has recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
  • It is important to tell your doctor, if there is a personal or family history of central nervoussystem  disease or convulsions.
  • If your child has a bleeding problem. Infanrix Hexa Vaccine should be given with caution since bleeding may occur following vaccination.
  • Your child will receive 2 or 3 doses given intramuscularly (into a muscle) with an interval of at least 1 month between each one. Your doctor will let you know when to come back for the next dose.

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References

  1. Infanrix Hexa [Prescribing Information/Insert]. Rixensart, Belgium: GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals s.a.; 2019. [Accessed 11 Oct. 2020]. (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Infanrix hexa, Powder and suspension for suspension for injection. Diphtheria (D), tetanus (T), pertussis (acellular, component) (Pa), hepatitis B (rDNA) (HBV), poliomyelitis (inactivated) (IPV) and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) conjugate vaccine (adsorbed) [Summary of Product Characteristics]. Rixensart, Belgium: GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals s.a.; 2010. [Accessed 19 Oct. 2023] (online) Available from: External Link

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