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Sanofi India Ltd

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PARENTERAL

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About Pneumo 23 Injection

Pneumo 23 Injection belongs to a class of medicines known as an immunizing agent. It is primarily used to treat pneumococcal infections. Pneumococcal disease is a severe infection produced by bacteria. Pneumococcal bacteria can infect the sinuses (small air pockets placed at the back of your forehead, cheekbones, nose and in between the eyes) and inner ear. It can also infect the blood, lungs and brain and these conditions can be serious.

Pneumo 23 Injection contains ‘Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine’ which is a type of vaccine. It helps to develop immunity by starting a mild infection. This kind of infection does not produce disease but stimulates the body's immune system to make antibodies (proteins) to prevent any upcoming infections.

Pneumo 23 Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer it. In some cases, you may experience some common side effects like fever, allergic reaction, injection site redness, rashes, decreased appetite (feeling not hungry), irritation, headache, muscle pain, joint pain, tiredness. Most of these side effects of Pneumo 23 Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Pneumo 23 Injection should not be taken if you have an allergy to Pneumo 23 Injection or any part. Pneumo 23 Injection should not be taken in conditions like infections with high temperatures. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Pneumo 23 Injection . Pneumo 23 Injection is safely given to the children if prescribed by your doctor. It is not known that Pneumo 23 Injection may affect your ability to drive and use machines.

Uses of Pneumo 23 Injection

Pneumococcal infections (infections of ear, blood, brain and lungs)

Directions for Use

Pneumo 23 Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

It is primarily used to treat pneumococcal infections like an infection in the lungs, brain, blood and inner ear. It helps to develop immunity by starting a mild infection. This kind of condition does not produce disease but stimulates the body's immune system to make antibodies (proteins) to prevent any upcoming infections. This vaccine is used to treat adults and children against infectious illness.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Pneumo 23 Injection should not be taken if you have an allergy to Pneumo 23 Injection or any part of Pneumo 23 Injection . Pneumo 23 Injection should not be taken in conditions like bleeding disorder. If you have a weak immune system caused by disease, then inform your doctor. Inform your doctor if you or your child has an infection with a high temperature. Pneumo 23 Injection may lead to fever, sleepiness, irritability and reduced appetite. Tell your doctor if it does not go away or if the fever crosses 102°F. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Pneumo 23 Injection . Pneumo 23 Injection is safely given to the children if prescribed by your doctor. It is not known that Pneumo 23 Injection may affect your ability to drive and use machines.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat foods like nuts, beans, seeds, white meat, and cold-water fishes like salmon and sardines as it has anti-inflammatory properties. 
  • Avoid drinking alcohol as it decreases immunity.
  • Eat citrus fruit like orange, and kiwi as it enhances the immune system.
  • Eat yogurt as it decreases the growth of bacteria. It also improves the immune system.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

IMMUNIZING AGENTS

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FAQs

Yes, Pneumo 23 Injection is safe. Infrequently, there may be minor pain and swelling at the injection site or mild fever, but these decreases gradually in a few days. If fever or discomfort continues, inform a doctor.

Yes, Pneumo 23 Injection can be given with influenza vaccine or other vaccines but at a different site with a different syringe. Maximum people are capable of preventing both the infections by responding to both the vaccines simultaneously.

If you have a minor disease like the common cold, then you can receive the Pneumo 23 Injection . But, if you have an infection with high fever or a few other long-lasting diseases, then Pneumo 23 Injection should be taken only after you recover. Please inform your doctor to know whether you can take it or not.

Pneumo 23 Injection helps to develop immunity by starting a mild infection. This kind of infection does not produce disease but stimulates the body's immune system to make antibodies (proteins) to prevent any upcoming infections.

No, this Pneumo 23 Injection should not be given under the skin. It should be given as an intramuscular injection (through the muscles). It should be injected in the thigh muscles in infants or in the upper arm in children and adults by your health care practitioner.

Pneumo 23 Injection is usually given in 4 doses in infants at 2, 4, 6, 12-16 months of age and in adults a single dose is found to be effective. Consult your doctor for further advice.

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Special Advise

  • Inform your doctor about your complete immunization/vaccination history.
  • Inform your doctor about any fever or illnesses before vaccination.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Pneumococcal disease is a severe infection produced by bacteria. It can cause pneumonia (inflammation in the lungs). Besides this, pneumococcal bacteria can infect the sinuses (small air pockets placed at the back of your forehead, cheekbones, nose and in between the eyes) and inner ear. It can also infect the blood, lungs and brain and these conditions can be serious.

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