Priorix 0,5 ml Powder and diluent for solution for injection.
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Active immunisation against measles, mumps, and rubella.
Dosage (summary)
Single 0.5 ml dose, subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.
Special Populations
- Immunocompromised
- History of allergic diseases
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy; caution in breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Human gammaglobulins
- Blood transfusions
Contraindications
- Active untreated tuberculosis
- Blood dyscrasias
- Hypersensitivity to neomycin
- Immunodeficiency
- Pregnancy
Common side effects
- Fever
- Redness at injection site
- Upper respiratory tract infection
Counselling Points
- Monitor for allergic reactions
- Avoid pregnancy for 1 month post-vaccination
- Do not mix with other vaccines
Serious warnings
- Risk of anaphylaxis
- Syncope may occur
- Postpone in acute febrile illness
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