Vactyph Information

Vactyph is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Typhoid Fever.

The optimal dosage of Vactyph is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Vactyph include Swelling. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Vactyph can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Vactyph are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Vactyph's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Vactyph has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Vactyph related warnings section.

Vactyph is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Gastritis are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Vactyph are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Vactyph may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Vactyph is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Vactyph Benefits & Uses
Vactyph Dosage & How to Take
Vactyph Side Effects
Vactyph Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Vactyph with Other Drugs
Vactyph Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Vactyph
Vactyph Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Vactyph Benefits & Uses

Vactyph is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)

Vactyph Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Typhoid Fever Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Typhoid Fever Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Typhoid Fever Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Typhoid Fever Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Vactyph Related Warnings

Is the use of Vactyph safe for pregnant women?

Vactyph can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Vactyph, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Vactyph safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Vactyph for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Vactyph on the Kidneys?

Vactyph is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Vactyph on the Liver?

Vactyph is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Vactyph on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Vactyph for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Vactyph with Other Drugs

Vactyph should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Proguanil

Vactyph Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vactyph unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Fever
Gastritis
Blood Cancer
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)

Frequently asked Questions about Vactyph

Is this Vactyph habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Vactyph.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Vactyph does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

There are no side effects of Vactyph, so it is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Vactyph is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Vactyph Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Vactyph

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Vactyph with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Vactyph

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Vactyph with alcohol.

Unknown