Product introduction
Priorix Vaccine is a prescription medicine. This combination of three vaccines is used to prevent measles, mumps, and rubella. It stimulates the immune system to act against microorganisms to prevent such infections. These infections can occur in people of any age group.
Priorix Vaccine is to be administered by a healthcare professional. The first dose is generally given at 12 through 15 months of age. And the second dose is administered at 4 through 6 years of age. Do not skip any doses and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
It may cause redness, pain, and swelling at the site of injection. It may also cause loss of appetite, drowsiness, irritability, and fever in some people. However, these are temporary and usually resolves on its own. Consult your doctor if these do not subside or they bother you. Your doctor will suggest ways to cope up with the side effects.
Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking it.
Uses of Priorix Powder for Injection
- Prevention of Measles
- Prevention of Rubella
- Prevention of Mumps
Benefits of Priorix Powder for Injection
In Prevention of Measles
Measles is a viral infection that starts in the respiratory system. It causes skin rashes that spread all over the body. It spreads from person to person through direct contact as well as through air. Priorix Vaccine is used in preventing measles. It works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the disease. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.
Side effects of Priorix Powder for Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Priorix
- Injection site soreness
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Drowsiness
- Irritability
How to use Priorix Powder for Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Priorix Powder for Injection works
Priorix Vaccine is a combination of three vaccines, which prevents measles, mumps, and rubella. It 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Priorix Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Priorix Vaccine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Priorix Vaccine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Priorix Vaccine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Priorix Vaccine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Priorix Vaccine in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Priorix Powder for Injection?
If you miss a dose of Priorix Vaccine, please consult your doctor.
| Weight | 0.5 g |
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