Hexaxim Vaccine
Product introduction
Hexaxim Vaccine is administered by injection to infants and toddlers starting from the age of 6 weeks. It is usually given at 6, 10, and 14 weeks followed by a booster dose in the second year of life. If the child does not get all the doses, he/she will not be fully protected against the virus. Make sure the child turns up for all the doses. It should be given by a doctor or nurse, who will make sure you get the right amount. Do not try to administer this medicine at home by yourself.
The most common side effects of this vaccine include injection site reactions (such as pain, tenderness, swelling, and redness), fever, irritability, sleepiness, diarrhea, and vomiting. However, these are usually mild and resolve with time. Consult the doctor if they are bothering you or do not go away. Before injecting this vaccine, tell the doctor if the child has any other medical conditions or is on any medications. This will make sure the safety of the child.
Uses of Hexaxim Suspension for Injection
Benefits of Hexaxim Suspension for Injection
In Polio
In Tetanus
In Pertussis
In Diphtheria
In Haemophilus influenzae Type b disease
In Prevention of Hepatitis B infection
Side effects of Hexaxim Suspension for Injection
Common side effects of Hexaxim
- Injection site redness
- Fever
- Injection site pain
- Irritability
- Injection site tenderness
- Injection site swelling
- Vomiting
- Sleepiness
How to use Hexaxim Suspension for Injection
How Hexaxim Suspension for Injection works
Safety advice
Not applicable. This vaccine is not intended for administration to women of child-bearing age.
Not relevant, as Hexaxim Vaccine is intended for use in infants.
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Quick tips
- If you are severely ill, you should probably wait until you recover. Your doctor can advise you on this.
- You can apply an ice pack on the injection site if you experience pain and redness.
- If you experience nausea or vomiting, take a simple diet and drink lots of fluid.
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- Purified Diphtheria Toxoid, Purified Tetanus Toxoid, Whole cell Pertussis, Recombinant Hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae Type b Conjugate and Inactivated Poliomyelitis Trivalent Vaccine (Adsorbed) [Easy Six]. Malpur, Himachal Pradesh: Panacea Biotec Ltd.; 2018. [Access 07 Apr. 2022] (online) Available from:
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Acellular, Component), Hepatitis B (rDNA), Poliomyelitis (Inactivated) And Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Conjugate Vaccine (Adsorbed). [Prescribing Information]. Mumbai, Maharahtra: Sanofi Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd.; 2022. [Accessed 19 Oct. 2023] (online) Available from:
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Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Hexaxim 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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