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Composition FOR Tubervac NA Injection

Bacillus Calmette-Guerin(NA)

food interaction for Tubervac Injection

alcohol interaction for Tubervac Injection

pregnancy interaction for Tubervac Injection

lactation interaction for Tubervac Injection

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tubervac Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Tubervac Vaccine during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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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.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Tubervac NA Injection

Bacillus Calmette-Guerin(NA)

Tubervac injection uses

{med_name} is used for tuberculosis.

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.

Common side effects of tubervac injection

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

SUBSTITUTES FOR Tubervac Injection

No substitutes found

Expert advice FOR Tubervac Injection

  • Bacillus Calmette-Guerin 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.

Frequently asked questions FOR Tubervac NA Injection

Bacillus Calmette-Guerin

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.
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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.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)