INFANRIX HEXA VACCINE

INFANRIX HEXA VACCINE - Comprehensive Protection for Your Child

Benefits of Use:

• Provides robust protection against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Poliomyelitis, and Haemophilus influenzae type b with just one vaccine.


• Reduces the number of injections required for infants, minimizing discomfort and stress during the primary vaccination series.


• Helps to establish strong, long-lasting immunity against these six serious childhood diseases.


• Contributes to public health by reducing the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases.

How to Use:

1. INFANRIX HEXA VACCINE must be administered by a qualified healthcare professional, such as a doctor or nurse.


2. The vaccine is typically given as a primary vaccination series to infants, starting from 6 weeks of age.


3. Your doctor will determine the appropriate vaccination schedule, which usually involves multiple doses over several months.


4. The vaccine is administered as an intramuscular injection, commonly into the thigh muscle in infants.


5. Always follow the specific instructions and schedule provided by your healthcare provider for optimal protection.

Caution & Warnings:

• Do not administer INFANRIX HEXA VACCINE if your child has had a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to a previous dose of this vaccine or any of its components.


• Inform your doctor if your child has a history of neurological disorders, un-controlled epilepsy, or has experienced a severe reaction following any previous vaccination.


• Vaccination should be postponed if your child has an acute severe febrile illness. A minor infection, such as a cold without fever, is usually not a reason to delay vaccination.


• Monitor your child for any adverse reactions after vaccination and seek immediate medical attention if serious symptoms occur.


• Common side effects may include local reactions at the injection site (pain, redness, swelling), fever, irritability, drowsiness, and loss of appetite.

Ingredients:

• Diphtheria toxoid


• Tetanus toxoid


• Pertussis antigens: Pertussis toxoid, Filamentous haemagglutinin, Pertactin


• Hepatitis B surface antigen (rDNA)


• Inactivated Poliovirus Type 1 (Mahoney), Type 2 (MEF-1), Type 3 (Saukett)


• Haemophilus influenzae type b polysaccharide (PRP) conjugated to tetanus toxoid


• Adjuvants: Aluminium hydroxide, Aluminium phosphate


• Excipients: Sodium chloride, water for injections, and traces of neomycin, polymyxin, and formaldehyde.

Product Details:

• Brand: Infanrix Hexa


• Manufacturer: GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)


• Drug Type: Prescription Vaccine (POM)


• Form: Suspension for Injection


• Administration Route: Intramuscular


• Storage Conditions: Store in a refrigerator (2°C – 8°C). Do not freeze. Protect from light.


• Shelf Life: Typically 24-36 months from manufacturing date (check specific packaging).


• Package Type: Pre-filled syringe


• Package Size: 1 pre-filled syringe (0.5 mL) per pack


• Legal Status: Prescription Only Medicine (POM)