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Tubervac Vaccine

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Marketer
Serum Institute Of India Ltd
SALT COMPOSITION
Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (NA)
Storage
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
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Product introduction

Tubervac Vaccine is a medicine used for prevention of tuberculosis. It helps in preventing serious forms of childhood tuberculosis. It is generally given at birth or at first contact till 1 year of age in children.

Tubervac Vaccine is given by a doctor or nurse. It should not be self-administered at home. It is especially important to get vaccinated with this medicine if your child is at high risk for exposure to tuberculosis.

Using of this medicine can cause mild local reactions at the site of injection such as pain, swelling, and redness. It is usually temporary and resolve with time without any treatment. However, if any of the side effects bothers you, let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

Before having the injection, it is important to let the doctor know if the child has any other illness or if he/she have ever had an allergic reaction to a vaccine. Some other medicines may also react with the vaccine, so let your doctor know of all the other medications your child is taking.

Uses of Tubervac Injection

Benefits of Tubervac Injection

In Prevention of Tuberculosis (TB)

Tubervac Vaccine is used to prevent tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Tubervac 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 Tubervac

  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Tubervac Injection

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

How Tubervac Injection works

Tubervac Vaccine belongs to a class of medications called vaccines. It triggers body’s natural defense system and prevents tuberculosis infection.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tubervac Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tubervac Vaccine during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tubervac Vaccine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Tubervac Vaccine is not indicated for use in adults.
Driving
SAFE
Tubervac Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Tubervac Vaccine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Tubervac Vaccine in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Tubervac Vaccine is effective in protecting babies and young children against tuberculosis (TB).
  • It is given by an injection into the skin of upper arm.
  • It generally causes some slight pain and scarring at the site of the injection. Inform your doctor if the sore becomes infected.
  • Make sure that your baby is not given another injection in the same arm as BCG for at least three months afterwards.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Vaccines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VACCINES

Interaction with drugs

Taking Tubervac with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Azathioprine
Brand(s): Thioprinz, Lazorin, Azarid
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Mercaptopurine
Brand(s): Purinetone, 6-MP, Captomer
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Methotrexate
Brand(s): Methosis, Imotrax, Roxate
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Mycophenolate mofetil
Brand(s): Healgraft
Life-threatening
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Patient concerns

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My daughter is given tb medicine even though she is not infected taking these medicine will cause tb???
Dr. Rahul Yadav
Paediatrics
Hello, TB medicines are given only when there is indication of tuberculosis. They are for treating tuberculosis.
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Extra pulmonary tuberculosis mdr tb for spinal card treatment
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
This needs to be examined and treated in the clinic
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FAQs

Q. What is the Tubervac Vaccine and why is it given?

Tubervac Vaccine, is a vaccine given for the prevention of tuberculosis (TB) disease. It is given to prevent childhood tuberculous meningitis and miliary disease, in many countries with a high prevalence of TB to ensure protection against the disease.

Q. When should you get Tubervac Vaccine?

Tubervac Vaccine should be given if you live in close contact with or around someone who has Tuberculosis (TB). It contains bacteria similar to TB bacteria, that have been modified to reduce the risk of infection, yet stimulating the immune system sufficiently to ensure protection against TB. This way Tubervac Vaccine will help your body develop immunity against TB. However, it will not treat you if you have an active TB infection.

Q. What are the side effects of Tubervac Vaccine?

The most common side effects of Tubervac Vaccine are injection site reactions such as pain, swelling, and redness. However, these are usually not bothersome and resolve in sometime. But, if they don’t or if you have any other concerns, consult your doctor.

Q. At what age should Tubervac Vaccine be given?

Tubervac Vaccine is recommended for the prevention of TB in infants as soon as after birth and may be given to children who are younger than 12 months old. However, it may be given to children older than 12 months and to adults too.

Q. How is Tubervac Vaccine given?

Tubervac Vaccine is given intradermally (under the skin) by a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. Usually it is given to infants as soon as possible after birth, but it may be given at a later age too. If you have any doubts, consult your doctor.
Related lab tests
  • Complete Blood Count
  • Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
  • Mycobacterium Tuberculosis DNA PCR - Qualitative
  • Peripheral Smear Examination

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    Address: 212/2, Hadapsar, Off Soli Poonawalla Road, Pune 411028 India
    Country of origin: India
    Expires on or after: July, 2024

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