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Infectious Diseases Drug Data - A-Z (English)
Drug Class Description
Live attenuated vaccines.Generic Name
Mycobacterium bovisDrug Description
BCG Vaccine (percutaneous): powder. BCG Vaccine (intradermal): powder in multi-dose vial.Presentation
BCG Vaccine (percutaneous): Mycobacterium bovis, 50 - 250 million colony forming units per vial. BCG Vaccine (intradermal): Mycobacterium bovis, 8 - 26 million colony forming units per 10-dose vial.Indications
Active immunisation against tuberculosis.Adult Dosage
BCG Vaccine (intradermal): 0.1 mL strictly by intradermal injection.Child Dosage
BCG Vaccine (percutaneous): Neonates and young children only, by percutaneous vaccination using multiple puncture technique. BCG Vaccine (intradermal): Under 3 months, 0.05 mL; over 3 months, 0.1 mL. Both strictly by intradermal injection.
Contra Indications
Febrile illness, impaired immunity, widespread malignancy, tuberculin positive patients.Special Precautions
Pregnancy. Eczema. No further vaccination in BCG arm for 3 months due to risk of regional lymphadenitis.Interactions
Corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, anti-TB therapy.Adverse Reactions
Rash, fever, local reactions, pain, lymphadenopathy, discharging ulcer.Manufacturer
MedevaDrug Availability
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