Pneumococcal 13-valent conjugate vaccine and ProFe

• Generic Name: pneumococcal 13-valent vaccine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Prevnar 13

Pneumococcal disease is a serious infection caused by a bacteria. Pneumococcal bacteria can infect the sinuses and inner ear. It can also infect the lungs, blood, and brain, and these conditions can be fatal.

Pneumococcal 13-valent vaccine is used to prevent infection caused by pneumococcal bacteria. This vaccine contains 13 different types of pneumococcal bacteria.

Pneumococcal 13-valent vaccine works by exposing you to a small amount of the 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.

Pneumococcal 13-valent vaccine is for use in children from 6 weeks to 5 years old, and in adults who are 50 and older.

Becoming infected with pneumococcal disease (such as pneumonia or meningitis) is much more dangerous to your health than receiving this vaccine. However, like any medicine, this vaccine can cause side effects but the risk of serious side effects is extremely low.

Like any vaccine, pneumococcal 13-valent vaccine may not provide protection from disease in every person.

• Generic Name: iron polysaccharide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ezfe, Ferrex-150, Ferus Pic-150, Iferex 150, Niferex Elixir, NovaFerrum 50, Nu-Iron 150, Poly Iron, ProFe, Myferon 150, Novaferrum, Poly-Iron, Fe-Tinic 150, Ferrex 150 Plus, Niferex-150

ProFe is a form of the mineral iron. Iron is important for many functions in the body, especially for the transport of oxygen in the blood.

ProFe is used to prevent and to treat iron deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia.

ProFe is not for use as a general dietary supplement in people with normal iron levels.

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