Typbar-PFS Vaccine

Making informed decisions about your health is essential. This page offers a detailed look at Typbar-PFS Vaccine, providing you with the facts about its therapeutic uses, recommended dosage, potential side effects, drug interactions, and other vital information. Use this knowledge to have meaningful conversations with your healthcare provider about Typbar-PFS Vaccine and your treatment options.

MRP: ₹ 385.99
Packing: 0.5 ml in 1 prefilled syringe
Salt Combination: Salmonella Typhi Vaccine (25mcg)
Brand: Bharat Biotech
Uses: Prevention of Typhoid fever

Description

Typbar-PFS Vaccine is a medicine used to prevent typhoid fever in adults and children aged two and above
The vaccine works by causing the body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against this disease
Typhoid fever is caused by a bacteria called Salmonella Typhi
Typbar-PFS Vaccine 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.

Cautions

Liver:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Typbar-PFS Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Typbar-PFS Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Typbar-PFS Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Typbar-PFS Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	SAFE: Typbar-PFS Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.^But in some people, Typbar-PFS Vaccine can cause dizziness or lightheadedness. Make sure you know how you react to the vaccine before you drive a car or operate machinery.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Typbar-PFS Vaccine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Typbar-PFS Vaccine 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.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Typbar-PFS Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Subunit (Purified antigen)
Therapeutic class:	VACCINES
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Vaccines