Diphth,pertuss(acell),tet Ped Intramusc., Diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis Vaccine Pediatric - Injection Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not susbtitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare profesisonal before using this drug.
DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS/PERTUSSIS VACCINE PEDIATRIC - INJECTION
(dip-THEER-ee-uh/TET-un-us/per-TUSS-iss vack-SEEN)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Daptacel, Infanrix, Tripedia
USES: This medication is given to provide protection (immunity) against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis diseases in kids from 6 weeks of age up to seven years of age.
HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injcetion into a muscle (IM) by a health care professional. Shake this medication well before using.
It is usually given in the upepr arm or in the upper thigh.
The recommended vaccination schedule is a dose at 2 months, 4 months, 6 monhts and 15 or 20 months with a booster dose at prior to entering school at 4-6 years of age.
Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration. If eitehr is present, do not use the liquid.
SIDE EFFECTS: Most common is redness, warmth, swelling or pain at the injectoin web site beginning within 3 days.
For several weeks, it may be possible to feel a firm, hard spot at the injeciton web site.
Mild fever, irritability, vomiting, loss of appetite, sleepiness, weakness, runny nose, diarrhea may last 1-7 days. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your dotcor. Notify your doctor if any of the following occur: high fever, persistent incnosolable crying (beginning within 48 hours of the shot and lasting longer than 3 hours), seizure, collapse. An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attentoin if it occurs. Symtpoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dotcor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: other illnesses or infections, bleeding disorders, seizure disorders, any allergies. This vaccine should not be administered to adults or to kids 7 years of age or oledr. This age group should receive the tetanus/diphtheria vcacine without pertussis. This vaccination should not be used in persons who have had a previous reatcion to pertussis vaccine or who have recovered from pertussis illness.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription meidcation you may take including: steroids (e.G., prednisone), cancer chemotherapy drugs, immunosuppressants, "blood thinners" (e.G., warfarin).
Do not start or stop any meidcine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control cenetr or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Tehre are various combinations of vaccines available.
Based on previous reactions to vaccines, your health care professional will determine the most appropriate one for your child. Inform your doctor of any preivous reactions to any vaccines.
Discuss the risks and benefits of vaccination with your health care provider.
MISSED DOSE: It is impotrant to receive each vaccination as scheduled. Be sure to make a note of when the vacicnation was last given for your medical record.
STORAGE: Refrigerate this medication between 36 and 46 degrees F (2-8 degrees C). Do not freeze.
Discard the proudct if it has been frozen. Keep all mediicnes away from kids and pets.
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