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Menveo Vaccine

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Product introduction

Menveo Vaccine is used to prevent meningococcal disease. This is indicated for active immunization to prevent invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, Y, and W-135.

Menveo Vaccine is recommended in children (from 2 months of age), adolescents, and adults to prevent invasive meningococcal disease. The use of this vaccine should be in accordance with official recommendations. It is given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It is important to receive all the doses of the vaccine to be effective.

Some common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions (such as pain, swelling, redness), nausea, headache, sleepiness, irritability, malaise, and myalgia. 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, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult and seek advice from their doctor before receiving the vaccine.


Uses of Menveo Solution for Injection

Benefits of Menveo Solution for Injection

In Prevention of Meningococcal disease

Menveo Vaccine is a vaccine that helps protect against meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, Y, and W-135 in children (from 2 years of age), adolescents and adults. It is given by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts. Keeping up to date with recommended vaccines is the best defense against meningococcal disease. Maintaining healthy habits, like getting plenty of rest and not having close contact with people who are sick, is also helpful in preventing it.

Side effects of Menveo Solution for 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 Menveo

  • Injection site reaction
  • Sleepiness
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Irritation
  • Muscle pain

How to use Menveo Solution for Injection

Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.

How Menveo Solution for Injection works

Menveo Vaccine is a vaccine which helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Menveo Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Menveo Vaccine is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Menveo Vaccine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Menveo Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Menveo Vaccine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Menveo Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Menveo Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Menveo Solution for Injection?

If you miss a dose of Menveo Vaccine, please consult your doctor.\n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Menveo Vaccine is used to prevent meningococcal disease.
  • It is usually given by injection into the muscle of the upper arm.
  • Your doctor will advise you if and when you should receive a booster dose.
  • Immunocompromised individuals or persons suffering from functional or anatomic asplenia (including sickle cell disease) should get it.
  • People travelling to US & Europe, Hajj (as meningococcal meningitis is more prevalent there) are advised to get vaccinated with Menveo Vaccine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Vaccines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VACCINES
Action Class
Subunit (Purified antigen)

Patient concerns

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Do you suggest meningococal vaccine should be given to my kid as it is mentioned as optional in schedule. Which brand do you suggest - Sanofi or Glaxo. There is considerable difference in cost between the two.
Dr. Rahul Yadav
Paediatrics
Hello, meningococcal vaccine is recommended for children as it protects against meningitis especially among children who like in hostels or are immune compromised.
mendu jvar (brain fever)vaccine when take place to child is it important to baby
Dr. Rahul Yadav
Paediatrics
Hello, this vaccine protects children against meningococcal vaccine. it should be given and is a useful vaccine. Please consult your pediatrician for complete info about the vaccine.
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FAQs

What is Menveo Vaccine?

Menveo Vaccine is a vaccine indicated for active immunization to prevent invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, Y, and W-135. Menveo Vaccine is approved for use in persons aged 2 months through 55 years.

Who should not take Menveo Vaccine?

Menveo Vaccine should not be given to patients with known allergy to any other ingredients of this medicine, or any other similar medicines in the past. Signs of an allergic reaction may include an itchy skin rash, shortness of breath and swelling of the face or tongue. If you have had an allergic reaction to any medicine earlier, inform your doctor about it.

Is a booster dose of Menveo Vaccine needed?

Yes, a single booster dose of Menveo Vaccine may be administered to individuals aged 15 through 55 years who may be at a continued risk of getting meningococcal disease, if at least 4 years have passed since a prior dose of it was given. If you have any doubts, consult your doctor.

How is Menveo Vaccine given?

Menveo Vaccine is given by a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. Usually, it is given into the muscle of your upper arm, but it may also be given in the thigh muscle in children. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Menveo Vaccine.

Can Menveo Vaccine cause meningococcal disease?

No. Menveo Vaccine will not cause meningococcal disease. It just helps your body in producing antibodies against it, so that your body can fight the infection if you are exposed to it in future.

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References

  1. Sinha A, Singh S. Immunization and Immunodeficiency. In: Paul VK, Bagga A, editors. Ghai Essential Pediatrics. 8th ed. New Delhi: CBS Publisher's & Distributors Pvt Ltd.; 2013. p. 202.
  2. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Vaccines by Disease. Meningococcal. [Accessed 26th Oct. 2023] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Meningococcal (Groups A, C, Y, and W-135) Oligosaccharide Diphtheria CRM197 Conjugate Vaccine [Prescribing Information]. Sovicille, Italy: GSK Vaccines, Srl; 2022. [Accessed 19 Oct. 2023] (online) Available from: External Link

Marketer details

Name: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
Address: 24-25 Floor, One Horizon Center Golf Course Road, DLF Phase 5 Gurgaon 122002, India
Country of origin: Italy
Expires on or after: December, 2025

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