Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine

Drug #913

Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine is a freeze-dried preparation containing suitable live attenuated strain of measles virus, mumps virus and rubella virus. Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine is used to provide active immunization against infection from measles, mumps and rubella viruses. Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine is recommended for children 15 months of age and older and adults.

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Primary Characteristics

It belongs to Biological protein.

It is classified in Vaccines pharmacological group.

Solubility in Water: null · Solubility in Alcohol: null · Non-proprietary name: Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine.

Molecular structure of Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine is primarily indicated in conditions like Measles prevention, Mumps prevention, Rubella prevention.

Contraindications

Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine is contraindicated in conditions like AIDS.

Dosage

Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
No data.
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
0.5 ml	0.5 ml	—	SC, IM	2 Doses are usually given, One after 1 year of age and other before school entry.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
0.5 ml	0.5 ml	—	Subcutaneous	For Once

Drug Interactions

Moderate1 interaction

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Febrile convulsions , Otitis media , Respiratory tract infections , Viral infections , Thrombocytopenic purpura .

Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Bronchitis , Diarrhea, Edema, Fever, Nervousness, Pain , Parotid pain and swelling, Pharyngitis, Redness, Rhinitis .

Warnings / Precautions

Vaccines should be used with caution in patients with pre-existing infection, blood disorder, tumor, bone marrow disease, tuberculosis, seizure or allergy especially to egg or neomycin antibiotics. Measels vaccine should not be recommended to children below the age of 1 year. Vaccination should be postponed in patients suffering from any acute illness. Immunization should not be carried out in individuals who have previously had a severe local or general reaction to the vaccine. Some vaccine contains antibiotics in small amount and should not be given to patients with history of anaphylaxis to the agent used. It should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine should be stored Inj.

Drug Classification

1.19.3.2 — Vaccines for specific groups of individuals