Pneumo 23 Injection 0.5ml

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.

Pneumo 23 Injection is used in the treatment of Pneumococcal infections (infections of the ear, blood, brain, and lungs). The detailed uses of Pneumo 23 Injection are as follows:

• Prevention of Pneumonia: Pneumo 23 Injection is used to prevent pneumonia, especially in infants, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals.
• Protection against Meningitis & Sepsis: Pneumo 23 Injection reduces the risk of life-threatening infections in the brain and blood.
• Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infections): Pneumo 23 Injection is used to treat otitis media.

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
• Pneumo 23 Injection will be administered by the doctor or nurse in a healthcare setting.
• Do not self-administer.

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.

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.