Meningococcal A&C Injection

Description

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 to be administered by a healthcare professional. It may cause redness, pain, and swelling at the site of injection. However, this is temporary and usually resolves on its own. Do not skip any doses and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit. Meningococcal A&C Injection is generally safe to use with minimal or no side effects. Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems. Let your doctor also know if you have any other medical conditions or if you are taking any medicines.

Introduction

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.

Benefits

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.

How to use

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

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.