VaxiFlu Benefits & Uses

VaxiFlu is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Influenza in Children

VaxiFlu Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Japanese Encephalitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose are given, 0, 7, 30 days interval
Geriatric	Disease: Japanese Encephalitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose are given, 0, 7, 30 days interval
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Japanese Encephalitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose are given, 0, 7, 30 days interval
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Japanese Encephalitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose are given, 0, 7, 30 days interval, dose for 3 years and older children
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Japanese Encephalitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose for children 1-3 years of age

VaxiFlu Related Warnings

Is the use of VaxiFlu safe for pregnant women?

VaxiFlu may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of VaxiFlu, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of VaxiFlu safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take VaxiFlu as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of VaxiFlu on the Kidneys?

VaxiFlu does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of VaxiFlu on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of VaxiFlu on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of VaxiFlu on the Heart?

Using VaxiFlu does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of VaxiFlu with Other Drugs

VaxiFlu should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Hydrocortisone

Fluorouracil

Dexamethasone

Lomustine

VaxiFlu Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take VaxiFlu unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Infections

Frequently asked Questions about VaxiFlu

Is this VaxiFlu habit forming or addictive?

VaxiFlu does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking VaxiFlu as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, VaxiFlu is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, VaxiFlu cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

VaxiFlu Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and VaxiFlu

Taking VaxiFlu with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and VaxiFlu

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking VaxiFlu with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ixiaro (Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine, Inactivated, Adsorbed)

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