Synflorix Vaccine
Rs.2248for 1 prefilled syringe(s) (0.5 ml Injection each)
food interaction for Synflorix Injection
alcohol interaction for Synflorix Injection
pregnancy interaction for Synflorix Injection
lactation interaction for Synflorix Injection
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Synflorix Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Synflorix Vaccine during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Synflorix Vaccine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Synflorix Vaccine is not intended for use in adults.
Synflorix Vaccine is not intended for use in adults.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Synflorix NA Injection
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Conjugate Vaccine(NA)
Synflorix injection uses
{med_name} is used in prevention of pneumonia, meningitis, blood infection & ear infection.
How synflorix injection works
Synflorix Vaccine 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.
Common side effects of synflorix injection
Loss of appetite, Irritability, Drowsiness, Fever, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
SUBSTITUTES FOR Synflorix Injection
No substitutes foundExpert advice FOR Synflorix Injection
- Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Conjugate Vaccine is given to prevent invasive diseases caused by pneumococcal bacteria such as pneumonia, meningitis, ear, and blood infections.
- It is usually given as an injection into the muscle (intramuscular) of the upper arm or upper thigh.
- It is usually given twice or thrice with at least a gap of 1 month between each dose.
- Inform your doctor if your child has an infection with a high temperature, as vaccination may need to be delayed until recovery.
- It may cause fever. Inform your doctor if it does not go away or if it gets higher than 102 degrees Fahrenheit.
Frequently asked questions FOR Synflorix NA Injection
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Conjugate Vaccine
Q. Who should not not be given Synflorix Vaccine?
Use of Synflorix Vaccine should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Synflorix Vaccine or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy, or if you are using Synflorix Vaccine for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. What is a booster dose or booster vaccine or booster shot?
A booster dose or booster vaccine or booster shot is an additional dose of a vaccine that may have to be administered periodically after completing the initial or primary vaccination against certain diseases. This helps to ‘boost’ your immunity against such diseases so that you are adequately protected against them.
Q. Who should be given Synflorix Vaccine?
Synflorix Vaccine is indicated to be used in infants and children from the age of 6 weeks up to 5 years against diseases caused by the organism called Streptococcus pneumoniae, such as pneumonia, meningitis, blood infection and ear infection.