BCG vaccine and Hylenex

• Generic Name: bcg vaccine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: BC Fast Pain Relief, Stanback Fast Pain Relief

BCG vaccine is used to help prevent tuberculosis (TB) in adults and children who have never had this disease and test negative for tuberculosis. BCG vaccine is recommended if you live with or have close contact with someone who is infected with tuberculosis.

BCG vaccine works by exposing you to a small dose of live bacteria, which causes the body to develop immunity to the disease. This vaccine will not treat an active TB infection that has already developed in the body.

Like any vaccine, the BCG vaccine vaccine may not provide protection from disease in every person.

BCG vaccine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: hyaluronidase
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Amphadase, Hylenex, Vitrase, Wydase, Hydase

Hylenex (hyaluronidase) is a genetically designed protein.

Hylenex is used together with fluids injected into the body to treat dehydration. Hyaluronidase can also be used as an aid in helping your body absorb other injected medications.

Hylenex is also used to help contrast dyes in your body show more clearly on certain types of x-rays or scans.