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Drug Details

AC VAX

• Drug Class Description
  Vaccines (inactivated surface antigens).
• Generic Name
  Meningitis A and C vaccine
• Presentation
  Powder for injection, meningitis A and C vaccine containing 50 micrograms each of group A and C polysaccharide antigens of Neisseria meningitidis.
• Description
  Powder plus diluent.
• Indications
  

  Active immunisation against Types A and C meningitis.

• Adult Dosage
  0.5 mL by deep subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.
• Child Dosage
  Over two months, 0.5 mL by deep subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.
• Contra Indications
  
  • Hypersensivity to components
  • Febrile conditions.
• Special Precautions
  
  • Pregnancy
  • Lactation.
• Interactions
  Immunosuppressants.
• Adverse Drug Reactions
  
  • Low grade fever
  • Pain at injection site.