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Infanrix Injection 0.5 ml, Pack of 1 INJECTION
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Composition :

DIPHTHERIA TOXOID-30IU + PERTUSSIS TOXOID-25MCG + TETANUS TOXOID-40IU

Manufacturer/Marketer :

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Infanrix Injection

Infanrix Injection belongs to the group of medicines called 'immunizing agents' primarily used to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Diphtheria is a serious infection affecting the nose and throat, leading to difficulty breathing, heart failure, paralysis, and death. Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is caused by bacteria that enter the body through deep cuts, wounds, or burns affecting the nervous system. Pertussis or whooping cough is a respiratory tract infection caused by a type of bacteria known as Bordetella pertussis.

Infanrix Injection contains 'Diphtheria toxoid, Tetanus toxoid, and Pertussis toxoid.' It works by stimulating the immune response in the body by developing antibodies and antitoxins against the toxoids. Thus, it helps provide immunity or resistance against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis diseases.

Infanrix Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional. Common side effects of Infanrix Injection include fever, headache, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, redness, tenderness and pain at the injection site. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor beforehand if you or your child has a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines. Let your doctor know if you have any immune system disorders like Guillain-Barre syndrome, HIV infection, high fever, and fits. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother. Infanrix Injection may make you feel weak or tired; hence drive only when you are mentally alert. This vaccine is recommended for children only when prescribed by a doctor. 

Uses of Infanrix Injection

Infanrix Injection is used to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. The detailed uses of Infanrix Injection are as follows:
• Protection Against Diphtheria: Infanrix Injection helps to prevent diphtheria, a serious bacterial infection that can cause difficulty in breathing, heart failure, and even death.
• Prevention of Tetanus: Infanrix Injection is used to immunize against tetanus, a potentially deadly infection causing severe muscle stiffness and spasms.
• Defense Against Pertussis: Infanrix Injection provides immunity against pertussis (whooping cough), a highly contagious infection that can cause serious respiratory issues, particularly in infants.
• Boosting Immunity in Adolescents and Adults: Infanrix Injection serves as a booster shot for adolescents and adults, maintaining immunity against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis after initial childhood vaccinations.
• Public Health Program Inclusion: Infanrix Injection is included in public health programs to reduce disease incidence and promote herd immunity, protecting communities from diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions regarding dosage and duration.
  • Infanrix Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional in a medical setting.
  • Do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Infanrix Injection is an immunizing agent that contains 'Diphtheria toxoid, Tetanus toxoid, and Pertussis toxoid.' It is used to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. It works by stimulating the immune response in the body by developing antibodies and antitoxins against the toxoids. Thus, it helps provide immunity or resistance against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis diseases.

How Infanrix Injection Works

name contains 'Diphtheria toxoid, Tetanus toxoid, and Pertussis toxoid.' It works by stimulating the immune response in the body by developing antibodies and antitoxins against the toxoids. Thus, it helps provide immunity or resistance against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis diseases.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Infanrix Injection

The overdose of Infanrix Injection is unlikely as it is administered by a doctor. However, if you suspect any adverse reactions or unusual symptoms while on treatment with Infanrix Injection , please inform your doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor before taking the shot if you or your child has a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines (coma and decreased level of consciousness), immune system disorders like Guillain-Barre syndrome, HIV infection, high fever, and fits. Please let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before taking Infanrix Injection . It is also advised to consult your doctor before taking Infanrix Injection if you are a breastfeeding mother. Infanrix Injection may make you feel tired or weak, hence drive with caution and only when you are completely alert. It is unknown if the action of Infanrix Injection is affected by alcohol intake. Please consult your doctor for more information. Infanrix Injection should be used in children only when the doctor has advised. Store Infanrix Injection in cold places at 2°C to 8°C and do not freeze.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid intake of processed foods, foods high in sugar and fat, which may cause inflammation.
  • Foods rich in magnesium like avocados, flax seeds, corn, oatmeal, curd, and pumpkin help relax the blocked jaw muscles and relieve the pain and inflammation.
  • Adding high protein foods such as milk, egg, meat to your daily diet can effectively reduce the action of tetanus causing bacteria. 
  • Opt for foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids to get relief from pain, swelling, and inflammation. 
  • Eat a healthy diet, and keep yourself well hydrated.
  • Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health. 

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

IMMUNIZING AGENTS
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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known if Infanrix Injection is affected by alcohol intake. Please consult your doctor for more information.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Infanrix Injection should be used during pregnancy only when suggested by the doctor. Please consult your doctor before taking Infanrix Injection if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Infanrix Injection should be used during breastfeeding only when advised by the doctor. However, please consult your doctor before taking Infanrix Injection if you are a breastfeeding mother.

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Driving

Caution

Infanrix Injection may cause tiredness. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Infanrix Injection is safe if prescribed by your doctor. Please consult your doctor if you suffer from severe liver impairment/liver disease.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

Infanrix Injection is safe if prescribed by your doctor. Please consult your doctor if you suffer from severe kidney impairment/kidney disease.

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Children

Caution

Infanrix Injection is recommended for children only after the doctor's advice.

Have a query?

FAQs

Infanrix Injection belongs to the group of medicines called 'immunizing agents' primarily used to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.

Infanrix Injection contains diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis toxoids. When injected into the muscle, Infanrix Injection stimulates an immune response in the body, further providing immunity against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis diseases.

Infanrix Injection should be used with caution in the medical history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines, immune system disorders like Guillain-Barre syndrome, HIV infection, high fever, and fits. Please let your doctor know if you or your child has any other medical concerns before starting Infanrix Injection .

If you have shown a severe allergic reaction after the first shot, you should not get the next shot since it may be life-threatening. Please consult your doctor for more information.

You can take other vaccines along with Infanrix Injection if you do not have any allergic reactions. If you take other vaccines and Infanrix Injection , they should be given by separate syringes at different injection sites.

Infanrix Injection is stored in cold places at 2°C to 8°C. Do not freeze the vial.

A booster dose or booster vaccine or booster shot is an additional dose of a vaccine given after the initial series of doses. The primary goal of a booster dose is to boost the immune system by re-exposing it to the immunizing antigen, which helps maintain or restore immunity that may have decreased over time.

Infanrix Injection is administered by a healthcare professional such as doctor or a nurse as an intramuscular injection (into the muscle). Do not self-administer.

Infanrix Injection is typically given as a single booster dose. This dose is designed to enhance immunity in individuals who have already completed their primary series of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccines.

If you miss a dose of Infanrix Injection , you should consult your doctor to reschedule it as soon as possible.

The common side effects of Infanrix Injection are fever, headache, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, redness, tenderness and pain at the injection site. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Yes, fainting (syncope) is a rare but possible side effect of Infanrix Injection . This can occur due to a decrease in blood pressure or a vasovagal response. If you feel lightheaded or faint after receiving Infanrix Injection , it's important to sit or lie down until you feel better and inform your doctor if it persists.

Infanrix Injection should be used during pregnancy only when advised by a doctor. It is unknown whether Infanrix Injection passes into breast milk. Your doctor will discuss with you the possible risks and benefits of having Infanrix Injection during lactation. Therefore, please inform your doctor, if you are pregnant or lactating mother before taking Infanrix Injection .

Infanrix Injection offers several benefits during pregnancy, particularly in protecting both the mother and the baby from whooping cough (pertussis).

Infanrix Injection is safe if used under the supervision of a doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and inform your doctor if you experience any side effects.

Infanrix Injection contains diphtheria toxoid, tetanus toxoid, and pertussis toxoid.

It is unknown whether the action of Infanrix Injection is affected by alcohol intake. Therefore, please consult your doctor for proper guidance.

Country of origin

BELGIUM

Manufacturer/Marketer address

24-25 Floor, One Horizon Center Golf Course Road, Dlf Phase 5 Gurgaon 122002, India.
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Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

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Reviewed By

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Last Updated

May 16, 2025 | 8:26 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.fda.gov/media/75962/download
  2. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/diphtheria-and-tetanus-toxoids-vaccine.html
  3. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-5566/tetanus-toxoid-adsorbed-intramuscular/details
  4. https://www.drugs.com/pregnancy/diphtheria-toxoid-pertussis-acellular-tetanus-toxoid.html
  5. https://gskpro.com/content/dam/global/hcpportal/en_US/Prescribing_Information/Boostrix/pdf/BOOSTRIX.PDF

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