Meningococcal A&C Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Meningococcal A&C Injection is a prescription medicine. This combination of two vaccines is used to prevent and treat meningococcal infection. It promotes the immune system to act against microorganisms to prevent such infection. This infection can occur in people of any age group.
Meningococcal A&C Injection is a combination of two medicines: Meningococcal A&C Injection1 and Meningococcal A&C Injection2.
Meningococcal A&C Injection is a combination of two medicines: Meningococcal A&C Injection1 and Meningococcal A&C Injection2.
Uses of Meningococcal A&C Injection
Benefits of Meningococcal A&C Injection
In Treatment and prevention of Meningococcal disease
Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord. It spreads through close contact with an infected person. Although this infection can occur in people of any age group, it is more common in children and teens. Meningococcal A&C Injection helps prevent Meningococcal disease. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.
Side effects of Meningococcal A&C Injection
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 Meningococcal A&C
- Limited data available
How to use Meningococcal A&C Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Meningococcal A&C Injection works
Meningococcal A&C Injection is a combination of two vaccines. Neisseria Meningitidis Group A and Neisseria Meningitidis Group C are Meningococcal vaccines. They produce antibodies in the body to fight against of meningococcal bacteria. Thus, Meningococcal A&C Injection works to prevent Meningococcal dissease.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Meningococcal A&C Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Meningococcal A&C Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Meningococcal A&C Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Meningococcal A&C Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Meningococcal A&C Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Meningococcal A&C Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Meningococcal A&C Injection?
If you miss a dose of Meningococcal A&C Injection, please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Meningococcal A&C Injection is administered to prevent meningococcal infection.
- There is no evidence that any meningococcal vaccine is unsafe in pregnancy but the usual advice is to avoid it unless the mother is at high risk of disease.
- Meningococcal A&C Injection is safe to give to women who are breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if have experienced a severe allergy to any of the ingredients in the vaccine previously.
- Seek urgent medical advice if the patient becomes short of breath, has swelling of the mouth or throat, or has a rash within a few days of immunization.
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