Pentaxim Vaccine vial of 0.5 ml Injection

Diphtheria Toxoid is used to prevent diphtheria.

Diphtheria Toxoid 30IU,Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Capsular Polysaccharide 10mcg,Pertussis Toxoid 25mcg,Tetanus Toxoid 40IU,Inactivated Polio Vaccine NA

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pentaxim Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.

Pentaxim 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.

• For DPT vaccine, always follow the compulsory schedule of 5 doses starting from 6 weeks age of a child.Inform your doctor, if you have taken diphtheria toxoid vaccine within 5 years.\n• Inform your doctor, if you are suffering from blood disorders, sudden temporary loss of movements (Guillain Barre Syndrome), or if you have a poor body defence system.\n• Do not drive of operate machinery after the injection, as the combination vaccines may cause dizziness.\n• Seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe allergic reaction such as tightness in chest, difficulty breathing, fainting, fits, tingling or weakness in hands and feet, severe and persistent swelling, redness and pain on injection site. \n• Should not be given to patients allergic to diphtheria toxoids, any of the components of the combination vaccines or any of its ingredients.\n• Should not be given to patients with acute severe illness with high fever.\n• Should not be given to patients with a history of severe allergic reaction after vaccination with any other diphtheria toxoid-containing vaccines.

Diphtheria Toxoid : Neurological disturbances, Pain, Fever, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Decreased blood pressure, Skin redness, Tachycardia, Tenderness, Urticaria;Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Capsular Polysaccharide : Allergic reaction, Diarrhea, Fever, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Loss of appetite, Restlessness, Skin redness, Unusual crying, Vomiting;Pertussis Toxoid : Diarrhea, Fever, Injection site pain, Skin redness, Soreness, Swelling, Tenderness, Vomiting;Tetanus Toxoid : Nausea, Pain in extremity, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Joint pain, Body ache, Convulsion, Facial swelling, Fever, Injection site tenderness, Injection site pain, Vomiting

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Diphtheria Toxoid is a vaccine.It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.

Q. Is diphtheria toxin an endotoxin?
No, diphtheria toxin is an exotoxin and not an endotoxin

Q. Is diphtheria toxin a protein?
Yes, diphtheria toxin is an extracellular protein of the bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae.

Pentaxim Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Pentaxim Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.