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SII Hibpro Injection
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Haemophilus Type B Conjugate Vaccine
Manufacturer : SERUM INSTITUTE OF INDIA
Origin of Medicine : India
1 Vial(s) Of 0.5ml
Introduction to Sii Hibpro Injection
Sii hibpro injection consists of haemophilus type B vaccine. It belongs to a group of conjugated vaccines. It is used to protect against diseases caused by a bacteria called haemophilus influenzae type b, which causes diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis, and serious diseases. It is indicated to prevent disease caused by haemophilus influenzae type B in infants and children below 5 years of age. The dosing and booster doses depend on your child's age.Â
Inform your medical history to the doctor. It will be useful for him to treat you based on your health. Consult your doctor if you are allergic to vaccines or any of the ingredients present in them. Consult your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant or think you may be pregnant or while you are breastfeeding.
Uses of Sii Hibpro Injection
- Diphtheria
- Tetanus
- Pertussis
- Hepatitis B
- Poliomyelitis
- Meningitis (serious diseases)
Therapeutic Effects of Sii Hibpro Injection
Sii hibpro injection acts by causing the immune system to produce its own antibodies against the bacteria and viruses that cause various infections.
Interaction of Sii Hibpro Injection with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with the sii hibpro injection and can cause undesirable side effects.
More Information about Sii Hibpro Injection
- Protect from moisture
- Store sii hibpro injection at 2°C – 8°C
- Keep children away from the sight and reach of this medication.
How to consume Sii Hibpro Injection
This medicine is given only in a hospital setup by a healthcare provider. Sii hibpro injection will be given to you by your doctor. It is given subcutaneous injection, either as a single injection or as a continuous infusion (a drip). Your physician will decide the dosage and frequency of this injection based on the severity of your disease and other factors.
Safety Advices for Sii Hibpro Injection
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Pregnancy
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Consult your healthcare provider if you plan to get pregnant. However, the medication has not been given to expectant mothers, and it should only be used when the projected advantages outweigh any possible hazards to the fetus.
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Breast Feeding
 ÂIt is unknown whether sii hibpro injection is excreted in breast milk. So, before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Contact your doctor for more information.
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Lungs
  Inform your physician about any underlying lung disorders before taking the sii hibpro injection, as this medication should be used cautiously in lung disease patients.
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Liver
  Inform your physician about any underlying liver disorders before taking the sii hibpro injection, as this medication should be used cautiously in liver disease patients.
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Alcohol
 ÂIt is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol under medication. So, it is recommended to consult your doctor before taking medicine.
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Driving
  It is unknown whether the sii hibpro injection alters driving ability. However, if you experience side effects like tiredness or drowsiness, avoid driving and using machines.
Side Effects of Sii Hibpro Injection
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Common
- Loss of appetite (anorexia)
- Crying
- Sleepiness (somnolence)
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Irritability
- Pain, redness, or swelling
- Abnormal crying (Infant)
- Diarrhea
Word of Advice
It is recommended to inform your doctor if you have a brain, blood, respiratory, or kidney disorder before using the medicine. Consult your doctor if you have a fever before taking the medicine. inform your healthcare provider immediately if you have difficult in breathing, blueness of the tongue or lips, rashes, swelling of the face or throat, sudden and serious malaise with decrease in blood pressure.
FAQs
Q 1. What are the precautions I need to take while taking Sii hibpro injection?
Inform your medical history to the doctor. It will be useful for him to treat you based on your health. Inform your doctor if you have brain, blood, respiratory, or kidney disorders.
Q 2. Can I take the sii hibpro injection if I have a history of allergies to the vaccine?
Consult your doctor if you are allergic to vaccines or any of the ingredients present in them.
Q 3. How many shots do I need to get for the Sii hibpro injection?
Your doctor will recommend three or four doses for the children based on health history and other factors.
Q 4. At what age do I need to get the Sii hibpro injection?
Haemophilus influenzae type B for infants and children below 5 years of age. The dosing and booster doses depend on your child's age.
Q 5. What are the possible side effects after using the Sii hibpro injection?
Some of the common side effects are loss of appetite, crying, sleepiness, vomiting, fever, irritability, pain, redness or swelling at the injection site, abnormal crying in the infant, and diarrhea.
Fact Box of Sii Hibpro Injection
Molecule name: Haemophilus type B vaccine | Therapeutic class: Antibiotic |
Pharmacological class: Conjugated vaccine | Indications: 1. Diphtheria 2. Tetanus 3. Pertussis 4. Hepatitis B 5. Poliomyelitis 6. Meningitis (serious diseases) |
References
- Sanofi Pasteur SA, US Food and Drug administration, [Revised on march 2022], [Accessed on Oct 2023], https://www.fda.gov/media/74395/download#:~:text=ActHIB%C2%AE%20is%20a%20vaccine,through%205%20years%20of%20age.
- Roberto Tinoco and James E. Crowe, Jr., Immunoglobulins and Vaccines, Goodman & Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 13th Edition, 2018, 655-672.
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