EntroVac

EntroVac

Manufacturer:

IMBCAMS

Distributor:

Biovalys

Marketer:

Biovalys
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Inactivated enterovirus type 71 (human diploid cell) vaccine
Indications/Uses
Immunity against enterovirus type 71 (EV71) to prevent hand, foot & mouth disease (HFMD) caused by EV71 infection.
Dosage/Direction for Use
IM Childn 6 mth to 5 yr Primary immunization 2 doses at 1-mth interval.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to inactivated EV71 vaccine, formaldehyde & kanamycin sulfate. Patients suffering from fever or in period of acute disease; serious chronic disease or w/ allergic constitution.
Special Precautions
Not to be administered intravascularly. Not to be used for prevention of HFMD caused by other enteroviruses including Coxsackievirus A16. Patients w/ thrombocytopenia or hemorrhagic disease; immunodeficiency disorder or those receiving immunosuppressive therapy; uncontrolled epilepsy or other progressive nervous system disease. Observe patient for at least 30 min after inj. Co-administration w/ Ig (at least 1-mth interval).
Adverse Reactions
Pyrexia. Pain, erythema, swell, induration; decreased appetite, post-vaccinal irritability, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, hypersensitivity.
Drug Interactions
Reduced immune response w/ immunosuppressants, chemotherapy & cytotoxic drugs, antimetabolites, alkylating agents & corticosteroids.
MIMS Class
Vaccines, Antisera & Immunologicals
ATC Classification
J07BX06 - enterovirus 71 vaccines ; Belongs to the class of other viral vaccines. Used for active immunization against enterovirus A71.
Presentation/Packing
Form
EntroVac vaccine inj 100 u/0.5 mL
Packing/Price
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