Menactra Products are primarily used for

Meningococcal disease, Diphtheria

About Menactra Products

Uses of Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135)

Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) is used to prevent meningococcal disease.

Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) side effects

Common

Headache, Injection site pain, Injection site redness, Injection site induration (hardening of a normally soft tissue or organ), Irritability, Sleepiness, General discomfort, Muscle pain, Nausea.

How Menactra Products work

Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) is a vaccine which helps 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.

Uses of Diphtheria Toxoid

Diphtheria Toxoid is used to prevent diphtheria.

Diphtheria Toxoid side effects

Common

Neurological disturbances, Pain, Fever, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Decreased blood pressure, Erythema (skin redness), Slow heart rate, Tenderness, Hives.

How Menactra Products work

Diphtheria Toxoid is a vaccine.It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.

Patient Concerns about Menactra

Frequently asked questions about Menactra Products

Frequently asked questions about Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135)

Q. What is Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135)?
Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) is a vaccine indicated for active immunization to prevent invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, Y, and W-135. Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) is approved for use in persons aged 2 months through 55 years.
Q. Who should not take Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135)?
Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) should not be given to patients with known allergy to any other ingredients of this medicine, or any other similar medicines in the past. Signs of an allergic reaction may include an itchy skin rash, shortness of breath and swelling of the face or tongue. If you have had an allergic reaction to any medicine earlier, inform your doctor about it.
Q. Is a booster dose of Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) needed?
Yes, a single booster dose of Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) may be administered to individuals aged 15 through 55 years who may be at a continued risk of getting meningococcal disease, if at least 4 years have passed since a prior dose of it was given. If you have any doubts, consult your doctor.
Q. How is Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) given?
Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) is given by a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. Usually, it is given into the muscle of your upper arm, but it may also be given in the thigh muscle in children. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135).
Q. Can Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) cause meningococcal disease?
No. Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) will not cause meningococcal disease. It just helps your body in producing antibodies against it, so that your body can fight the infection if you are exposed to it in future.

Frequently asked questions about Diphtheria Toxoid

Q. Is diphtheria toxin an endotoxin?
No, diphtheria toxin is an exotoxin and not an endotoxin
Q. Is diphtheria toxin a protein?
Yes, diphtheria toxin is an extracellular protein of the bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae.

Products for Menactra

Menactra Vaccine
vial of 1 Solution for Injection
Sanofi India Ltd
MRP
5440
Not Available

INDIA’S LARGEST HEALTHCARE PLATFORM

260m+
Visitors
31m+
Orders Delivered
1800+
Cities
Get the link to download App
Reliable

All products displayed on Tata 1mg are procured from verified and licensed pharmacies. All labs listed on the platform are accredited

Secure

Tata 1mg uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 128-bit encryption and is Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliant

Affordable

Find affordable medicine substitutes, save up to 50% on health products, up to 80% off on lab tests and free doctor consultations.

LegitScript approved
India's only LegitScript and ISO/ IEC 27001 certified online healthcare platform

Know more about Tata 1mgdownArrow

Access medical and health information

Tata 1mg provides you with medical information which is curated, written and verified by experts, accurate and trustworthy. Our experts create high-quality content about medicines, diseases, lab investigations, Over-The-Counter (OTC) health products, Ayurvedic herbs/ingredients, and alternative remedies.

Order medicines online

Get free medicine home delivery in over 1800 cities across India. You can also order Ayurvedic, Homeopathic and other Over-The-Counter (OTC) health products. Your safety is our top priority. All products displayed on Tata 1mg are procured from verified and licensed pharmacies.

Book lab tests

Book any lab tests and preventive health packages from certified labs and get tested from the comfort of your home. Enjoy free home sample collection, view reports online and consult a doctor online for free.

Consult a doctor online

Got a health query? Consult doctors online from the comfort of your home for free. Chat privately with our registered medical specialists to connect directly with verified doctors. Your privacy is guaranteed.