Priorix-Tetra Injection

Priorix-Tetra Injection is an injection made by Glaxo Smithkline Ltd that contains MMR Vaccine, a live attenuated combination vaccine. It is used for prevention of measles, mumps and rubella. Pack size: 1 amp x 0.5ml injection.

Uses of Priorix-Tetra Injection

Priorix-Tetra Injection is used to protect children and adults against measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). These infections can cause serious complications such as pneumonia, brain inflammation, deafness and, when rubella is caught in pregnancy, birth defects. It is given as part of routine childhood immunisation, and to older children and adults who have not been fully vaccinated.

How Priorix-Tetra Injection works

The MMR vaccine contains weakened forms of the measles, mumps and rubella viruses. They do not cause the full illness in healthy people, but they prompt the immune system to make antibodies and memory cells, so the body can recognise and fight off the real viruses if exposed later.

Possible side effects

Most children have no problems after Priorix-Tetra Injection, but some mild reactions can appear, sometimes a week or more later. They include:

• Sore or red injection site
• Fever
• Mild rash
• Swollen glands in the cheeks or neck
• Irritability or tiredness

Seek urgent help for difficulty breathing or swelling of the face soon after vaccination, a fit, or unusual bruising or tiny red spots on the skin in the weeks afterwards.

Precautions and warnings

• It is given by a healthcare professional according to the vaccination schedule.
• As a live vaccine, it must not be given during pregnancy, and pregnancy should be avoided for one month after vaccination.
• Tell the vaccinator if the person has a weakened immune system, is on high-dose steroids or cancer treatment, has recently had a blood transfusion or immunoglobulin, or has a severe allergy to neomycin or gelatin.
• Store it in a refrigerator between 2 and 8°C and protect it from light.

Storage

Store as directed on the pack, protected from light. Injections should only be prepared and given by a doctor, nurse or other trained healthcare professional. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Priorix-Tetra Injection online in Pakistan

Order Priorix-Tetra Injection from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of MMR Vaccine by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.