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This is a vaccine used to lower the risk of getting tuberculosis in persons who may be exposed to the disease.
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How To Use |
Side Effects |
Precautions |
Missed Dose |
Drug Interactions |
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tice Bcg
Uses
This is a vaccine used to lower the risk of getting tuberculosis in persons who may be exposed to the disease.
Storage
- Refrigerate and protect from light.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include swollen glands, abnormal patches of skin, vision problems, fever, chills, or severe dizziness.
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TICE BCG |
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How To Use
- Tice Bcg is given as an injection by trained medical personnel.
- Within 7 to 14 days, the skin, where injected, will appear red and raised.
- This mark will slowly fade over weeks.
- A slight scar may remain for 3 to 6 months.
- Keep the vaccination site clean and dry.
- Do not use ointments or creams on the area.
- A second vaccination may be needed after 2 to 3 months.
- A tuberculin test will be done to see if it is necessary.
Side Effects
- Tice Bcg causes redness and mild swelling where the injection was given.
- These symptoms will improve over time.
- Notify your doctor if you experience: pain, swollen glands aching bones, aching muscles, fever.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- To be most effective, persons who have been vaccinated should stay away from active cases of tuberculosis for 6 to 12 weeks.
- People with impaired immune systems (due to chemotherapy or radiation treatment) should not receive this vaccine.
- This vaccination should not be given to pregnant women unless the benefits outweigh the risks.
- Discuss this with your doctor.
- It is not known if Tice Bcg appears in breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- Check with your doctor promptly if you miss a scheduled dose (e.g., a second dose is sometimes required).
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: steroids (prednisone-type drugs), antibiotics.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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