BIOMED PRIVATE LIMITED

MENINGOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE VACCINE 
(Group A & C)
DESCRIPTION :
Meningococcal Polysaccharide vaccine is to be used to protect against cerebrospinal meningitis and other diseases caused by Neisseria meningitidis (Group A & C). Bi Meningo™ fulfills the requirements of Meningococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine as given in W.H.O. T.R.S. No. 594, 1976 and 658, 1981. The manufacturing facilities meets the requirements of cGMP guidelines of revised schedule 'M' of Drugs & Cosmetic Act of Government of India and is equivalent to the W.H.O. G.M.P. guidelines.
COMPOSITION : 
Each dose (0.5ml) of vaccine contains:
Purified Polysaccharide of Neisseria meningitidis
-Group A………………………….50 µg. 
-Group C…….……………………50 µg.
-Lactose( Stabilizer)………………...5 mg.
-Thiomerosal (Preservative)...0.05 mg.
INDICATIONS :
Prevention of cerebrospinal meningitis and other diseases caused by Neisseria meningitidis (Group A & C). Vaccination is recommended in regions of endemic infection, travelers to countries with epidemic meningococcal disease, household or institutional contacts, military recruits etc.
It is also recommended for subjects living in close communities and close contacts of patients/carriers of Meningococcal (Group A & C).
PRESENTATION :
One and ten dose in glass vial with diluent.
DOSAGE : 
Administration of single 0.5ml dose of Bi Meningo™ (Group A & C) elicits a significant bactericidal antibody response in 100% of subjects. Immunity is conferred for three years.
The seroconversion rate of children vaccinated under the age of two years is lower for the sero Group C. However, the seroconversion rate for the sero-group A is acceptable in children from the age of 6 months onwards.
ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION :
Administer the vaccine (0.5 ml) by intramuscular or subcutaneous route. 
CONTRA- INDICATION :

• Hypersensitivity to any of vaccine component.
• Ongoing acute or chronic illness like fever, severe infection, persistent diarrhea, vomiting

SIDE EFFECT : 
Reaction to vaccination generally consist of localized injection site reaction (pain, redness), transient hyperthermia, headache, vomiting in children etc.
STORAGE : 
Store between 2^oC to 8^oC in the refrigerator.