Typho VI 2.5mcg Injection (2.5ml)


Typho VI 2.5mcg Injection is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It is generally given at least 2 weeks prior to expected exposure with typhoid fever. A single dose is usually given every 3 years to those people who remain at risk of typhoid fever. Your doctor may also advise on the possible need for future booster dosing.


The most common side effect of this medicine is injection site reactions (such as pain, swelling, redness). If these side effects do not go away with time or get worse, let the doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.


To make sure the vaccine is safe, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult and seek advice from their doctor before receiving the vaccine.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Typho VI 2.5mcg Injection 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.

Pharmacokinets

Oral, live attenuated Ty21a vaccine causes a local immune response in the intestinal tract. The attenuated strain causes lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis inducing a protective immune response.

Side Effects

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 Typho VI

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Contra Indications

Vaccination should be postponed in patients with acute febrile illness or acute GI illness. Oral vaccine: Not to be used in congenital or acquired immunodeficient state, including patients receiving immunosuppressive or antimitotic drugs.

Pregnancy Related Information

Typho VI 2.5mcg Injection 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.

Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Typho VI 2.5mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Breast Feeding Related Information

Typho VI 2.5mcg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Indications

The FDA indicates both vaccines for individuals traveling to an endemic are from a non-endemic area. They are also FDA-recommended for individuals with household exposure to a chronic Salmonella typhi carrier or working in a laboratory setting with potentially contaminated specimens.

Interactions

Some products that may interact with this vaccine include: antibiotics (such as sulfonamides like sulfamethoxazole), drugs that weaken the immune system (such as abatacept, tacrolimus, cancer chemotherapy, corticosteroids such as prednisone), proguanil.

Typical Dosage

Kindly do not self administer.

Storage Requirements

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Typho VI 2.5mcg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n

Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Typho VI 2.5mcg Injection is given to prevent typhoid fever in adults and children aged two and

above.

Inform your doctor if you have/ your child has any medical conditions, such as an immune deficiency condition (eg. HIV positive) or a bleeding disorder before taking Typho VI 2.5mcg Injection.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How To Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

FAQs

Q. What Typho VI 2.5mcg Injection is used for?

Typho VI 2.5mcg Injection is a vaccine used to help prevent typhoid fever, which is caused by a bacteria called Salmonella typhi. The organism which causes typhoid fever can be passed on through contaminated food or water. If you are in an area where there is a risk of getting typhoid fever, in addition to getting vaccinated with Typho VI 2.5mcg Injection, it is also very important to be careful with your personal, food and water hygiene. Hygiene will also help avoid illness caused by other bacteria in the water.

Q. How does Typho VI 2.5mcg Injection work?

Typho VI 2.5mcg Injection works by causing your body to produce its own protection against typhoid fever. It does this by making substances, called antibodies, which destroy the Salmonella typhi organism. If you have been vaccinated against Salmonella typhi, your body is able to attack that organism if you come in contact with it.

Q. How long does it take for Typho VI 2.5mcg Injection to develop antibodies?

Usually it takes several weeks after vaccination to fully develop antibodies against typhoid fever. Most people will make enough antibodies against Salmonella typhi. However, as with all vaccines, 100% protection cannot be guaranteed.

Q. Can Typho VI 2.5mcg Injection cause typhoid fever?

No. Typho VI 2.5mcg Injection will not cause typhoid fever. It just helps your body in producing antibodies against it, so that your body can fight the infection if you are exposed to it in future.