Diphtheria, haemophilus B, pertussis, polio, tetanus vaccine and Safetussin CD

• Generic Name: diphtheria toxoid / haemophilus b conjugate (prp-t) vaccine / pertussis, acellular / poliovirus vaccine, inactivated / tetanus toxoid
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Pentacel

Diphtheria, haemophilus influenzae type B, pertussis, polio, and tetanus are serious diseases caused by bacteria or virus.

Diphtheria causes a thick coating in the nose, throat, and airways. It can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, or death.

Haemophilus B bacteria can infect the lungs or throat, and can also spread to the blood, bones, joints, brain, or spinal cord. It can cause breathing problems or meningitis, and these infections can be fatal.

Pertussis (whooping cough) causes coughing so severe that it interferes with eating, drinking, or breathing. These spells can last for weeks and can lead to pneumonia, seizures (convulsions), brain damage, and death.

Polio affects the central nervous system and spinal cord. It can cause muscle weakness and paralysis. Polio is a life threatening condition because it can paralyze the muscles that help you breathe.

Tetanus (lockjaw) causes painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body. It can lead to "locking" of the jaw so the victim cannot open the mouth or swallow. Tetanus leads to death in about 1 out of 10 cases.

Diphtheria, haemophilus B, pertussis, and polio are spread from person to person. Tetanus enters the body through a cut or wound.

The DTaP-IVP/Hib vaccine is used to help prevent these diseases in children who are ages 6 weeks through 4 years (before the 5th birthday).

This vaccine works by exposing your child to a small dose of the virus, bacteria or a protein from the bacteria, which causes the body to develop immunity to the disease. This vaccine will not treat an active infection that has already developed in the body.

Like any vaccine, the DTaP-IVP/Hib may not provide protection from disease in every person.

• Generic Name: dextromethorphan / phenylephrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Children's Triacting Daytime, PediaCare Children's Multi-Symptom Cold, Safetussin CD, Sudafed PE Children's Cold & Cough, Triaminic Day Time Cold & Cough, Albatussin Pediatric, Pedia Care Multi-Symptom Cold, PediaCare Children’s Multi-Symptom, Sudafed PE Cold & Cough Child, Triacting Day Time Cold/Cough, Vicks Formula 44D Cough & Sinus Congestion Relief, Triaminic Daytime Cough & Cold, Triaminic Thin Strips Cough and Congestion, Triaminic Toddler Cough and Cold Thin Strips, Dimetapp Cold & Cough, Triaminic Thin Strips Infant Decongestant Plus Cough, PediaCare Infant Decongestant & Cough

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Safetussin CD is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Safetussin CD will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Safetussin CD may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.