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R-VAC Vaccine

Rubella vaccine (Live) (1000ccid50)

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R-VAC Vaccine is a medicine used in the prevention of rubella. Rubella is a highly contagious disease that is caused by a virus. This vaccine is given to children to prevent them from the disease.

Written By Dr. Love Sharma, PhD (Pharmacology), PGDPRA,
Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS,
Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:06 AM (IST)

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0.5 ml Injection

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Rubella vaccine (Live) (1000ccid50)

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Serum Institute Of India Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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Product introduction

R-VAC Vaccine is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It protects the child from diseases that can be caused by rubella virus.

Like with any other injectable vaccine, there could be mild pain and redness at the injection site, low-grade fever, rash, and upper respiratory tract infection. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if these side effects do not go away with time or get worse, let the doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

To make sure the vaccine is safe for the child, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if he/she has any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor of all the medicines the child is taking.

Uses of R-VAC Injection

Prevention of Rubella

Benefits of R-VAC Injection

Prevention of Rubella
Rubella is a very contagious disease caused by a virus. It is characterized by a red rash and is also called German measles or three-day measles. Rubella can be prevented by R-VAC Vaccine. It is very safe and effective. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect against measles. R-VAC Vaccine is a routine vaccination that children should receive. Consult your doctor to get it administered as an injection. It should not be self-administered.

Side effects of R-VAC Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of R-VAC

Sore throat
Fever
Rash
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use R-VAC Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How R-VAC Injection works

R-VAC Vaccine is a vaccine. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.

Quick tips

R-VAC Vaccine is given as an injection by the healthcare professionals.
Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
Do not take if the patient is allergic to the R-VAC Vaccine or any of its ingredients.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with R-VAC Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

R-VAC Vaccine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

R-VAC Vaccine should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

SAFE

R-VAC Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

R-VAC Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of R-VAC Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

R-VAC Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of R-VAC Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Is R-VAC Vaccine live or inactivated?

R-VAC Vaccine is a live attenuated virus vaccine. It contains a weakened virus that helps stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against the actual infection causing virus. This helps protect the individual from getting infected in future, if exposed.

How effective is R-VAC Vaccine?

R-VAC Vaccine is very safe and effective. One dose of the R-VAC Vaccine is about 97% effective at preventing rubella.

What are the possible side effects of R-VAC Vaccine?

The possible side effects of R-VAC Vaccine are fever, sore throat, injection site itching, pain, skin rash, erythema (skin redness), and swelling. However, these are usually not bothersome and will resolve in sometime. If they don’t, consult your doctor.

How is R-VAC Vaccine administered?

R-VAC Vaccine should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self-administered. It is usually given as an injection under your skin, either in the upper arm or in the outer thigh. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from R-VAC Vaccine.

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Chemical Class

Vaccines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

VACCINES

Action Class

Live attenuated vaccines

Related lab tests

Rubella DNA PCR - Qualitative

Rubella DNA PCR - Quantitative

Rubella Virus - IgG

Rubella Virus - IgM

References

User feedback

Patients taking R-VAC Vaccine

Once A Month

60%

Once A Day

30%

Once A Week

Twice A Month

What are you using R-VAC Injection for?

Rubella

88%

Others

12%

How much was the improvement?

Average

100%

What were the side-effects while using R-VAC Vaccine?

Fever

100%

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Marketer details

Name: Serum Institute Of India Ltd
Address: 212/2, Hadapsar, Off Soli Poonawalla Road, Pune 411028 India

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver R-VAC Vaccine. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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Product introduction

Uses of R-VAC Injection

Benefits of R-VAC Injection

Side effects of R-VAC Injection

How to use R-VAC Injection

How R-VAC Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Is R-VAC Vaccine live or inactivated?

How effective is R-VAC Vaccine?

What are the possible side effects of R-VAC Vaccine?

How is R-VAC Vaccine administered?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Rubella DNA PCR - Qualitative

Rubella DNA PCR - Quantitative

Rubella Virus - IgG

Rubella Virus - IgM

References

User feedback

Patients taking R-VAC Vaccine

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