Pneumo 23, 0.5 ml

Pneumo 23 is immunostimulatory.

Single administration forms active specific immunity to various serological types (23) of Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Indications

Prevention of pneumococcal aetiology infections in adults and children over 2 years of age (especially respiratory tract), in individuals in various risk groups; sickle cell anemia, condition before or after splenectomy.

Active ingredient

Composition

Actives: purified polysaccharides of Streptococcus pneumoniae 0.025 mg (each of 23 serotypes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6B, 7F, 8, 9N, 9V, 10A, 11A, 12F, 14, 15B, 17F, 18C, 19A, 19F, 20, 22F, 23F, 33F), plus phenol, as a preservative, up to 1.25 mg and isotonic buffer solution (sodium chloride 4,15 mg, divalent sodium phosphate 0.065 mg, single-base sodium phosphate 0.023 mg, water for injection up to 0.5 ml) up to 0.5 ml

How to take, the dosage

Injection subcutaneously or intramuscularly; single injection for initial immunization. Revaccination at the earliest after 5 years, with the exception of high-risk individuals or patients with immunosuppressive therapy.

Interaction

Simultaneous therapy with immunosuppressive agents reduces the immune response.

Contraindications

A significant reaction to a previous vaccine administration, pneumococcal vaccination less than 3 years before the intended vaccination.

Side effects

Allergic reactions (with possible development of Arthus phenomenon); sometimes redness, mild soreness or thickening at the injection site; rarely, a slight increase in body temperature, chills, asthenia, headache and other functional disorders and minor general reactions lasting (on average) less than 24 hours; with revaccination performed earlier than the due date – the possibility of more severe local reactions.

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