ROUVAX
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Composition
Inj: Lyophilized preparation of the highly attenuated Schwarz strain of measles virus, obtained by propagation of the virus in chick embryo tissue cultures.
Indications & Dosage
Active immunization of children and susceptible adults against measles: BY SC INJ: Adult & Children 9 months and above: Monodose injection of 0.5ml to be given as a single dose.
Administration
To be reconstituted by transferring the diluents supplied to the vaccine vial. The vaccine pellet should be completely dissolved in the diluent. The entire contents of a reconstituted monodose vial or 0.5ml from a multidose vial should be injected subcutaneously preferably in the upper arm. Do not inject intravenously.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to neomycin, hypersensitivity to egg product, reactions at the site of injection.