Infanrix Hexa Pre Filled Syringe Of 0.5ml Powder For Vaccine
Description
Infanrix Hexa Vaccine is used for the primary and booster vaccination of infants and toddlers against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis, and Haemophilus influenzae type b. It helps your child’s body produce its own antibodies, which protect against these diseases.
Infanrix Hexa Vaccine must be administered by healthcare professionals. You should not self-administer this medication at home. To gain the full benefit of the vaccine, it is essential to receive the complete dose.
Before receiving the vaccine, inform your child's doctor if the child has any medical conditions. Also, please inform the doctor if the child is taking any other medications.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹2549.25 |
You Save | ₹849.75 (25% on MRP) |
Contains | |
Uses | Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis, and Haemophilus influenzae type b. |
Side effects | Sleepiness, Loss of appetite, Fever, Swelling, Pain Irritation. |
Therapy | VACCINE |
Uses
Contraindications
- If your child is allergic to the Infanrix Hexa Vaccine or any of its ingredients.
- If your child has a severe infection with a high temperature.
- If your child experiences any problems with their nervous system within a week after the previous vaccination.
- If your child is allergic to neomycin or any other antibiotics.
- If your child is allergic to the vaccine used against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough,
- hepatitis B, polio, or Haemophilus influenzae type b.
Side effects
- Sleepiness
- Loss of appetite
- Fever
- Swelling
- Pain
- Irritation
Precautions and Warnings
Other General Warnings
- Your child has a fever with a temperature over 40°c. Your child has an undiagnosed or uncontrolled brain disease or epilepsy.
- Your child has a bleeding disorder. If your child experiences seizures after vaccination, please contact your doctor immediately.
- Your child was born prematurely.
- Your child tends to have seizures when they have a fever or if there is a history of this in the family.
Directions for Use
- Infanrix Hexa Vaccine will be given to your child by a trained professional.
- You will be advised by the doctor or nurse when your child should return for their next injection.
Storage and disposal
Quick Tips
- Ensure your child receives the complete dose of the Infanrix Hexa Vaccine as advised by healthcare professionals.
- Inform your child's doctor about any existing medical conditions or other medications your child is currently taking before vaccination.
- Do not self-administer this vaccine; it must be given by trained healthcare professionals.
- Be aware that common side effects may include sleepiness, loss of appetite, fever, swelling, pain, and irritation at the injection site.
- Contact your child's doctor immediately if your child develops a fever over 38°C after vaccination, or if they experience seizures.
- Adhere to the recommended vaccination schedule; if a dose is missed, promptly schedule another appointment to ensure your child completes the full course for adequate protection.
- Store the vaccine in a refrigerator at 2-8°C, out of children's sight.
- Inform the doctor if your child has a severe infection with a high fever, or a history of nervous system problems or severe allergic reactions to previous vaccinations or components, such as neomycin.
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Content Details

Ravindra Ghongade
B. Pharm

Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), WHO FIDES member
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What are the side effects of the Infanrix Hexa vaccine?
Q: Does a single injection of Infanrix Hexa Vaccine protect my child against all six diseases?
Q: Can my child have a fever after getting Infanrix Hexa vaccine?
Q: Can my child take Infanrix Hexa vaccine if he has a cold?
Q: What is the Infanrix Hexa Vaccine?
Q: What is the 6 in 1 vaccine for baby Infanrix?
Q: How long between Infanrix hexa doses?
- The doctor or nurse will advise you when your child should return for their next injection.
- Your child will typically receive 2 or 3 doses of Infanrix hexa vaccine during their first six months of life. Each dose should be given at least one month apart. It is important that subsequent injections are given in different areas....
- A booster dose of Infanrix hexa or a similar vaccine is recommended at least six months after the final dose of the initial series. Your doctor will determine the best booster vaccine based on current guidelines....
Q: What is the difference between Infanrix hexa and Infanrix?
References
- GlaxoSmithKline. Infanrix Hexa vaccine [prescribing information]. GSKPro; 2019 [cited 2025 Apr 10].
- Infanrix Hexa vaccine , Powder and suspension for suspension for injection - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2025 [cited 5 April 2025]
- Infanrix Hexa vaccine, Powder and suspension for suspension for injection - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2025 [cited 5 April 2025]
- European Medicines Agency. Infanrix hexa overview [Internet]. 2024 [cited 2025 Jul 18].
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