About combination pentaxim vaccine
Combination childhood vaccine
Used for
- Prevents diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type b disease.
Usual dose in children
Infants: 0.5 mL per dose, usually at 2, 3, and 4 months; follow the local schedule and product instructions.
Common side effects
- Injection-site pain, redness, or swelling
- Fever, irritability, or unusual crying
- Sleepiness or reduced appetite
Important warnings
- For routine childhood vaccination, not treatment of active infection.
- Do not give after a severe allergic reaction to a previous dose or vaccine ingredient.
- Vaccination may be delayed during a significant acute illness.
- Seek urgent care for breathing difficulty or facial swelling after vaccination.
Pregnancy
Not routinely used in pregnancy; pregnancy-specific safety data are limited.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is not a reason to delay a child’s vaccination.
Interactions
- Immune-suppressing treatments may reduce vaccine response.
- Other vaccines may be given at the same visit at separate injection sites.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.