TICE BCG

Drug Name: TICE BCG

TICE BCG DESCRIPTION:
BCG VACCINE - ANTITUBERCULAR (BCG vack-SEEN, AN-tee-two-BER-kyou-ler)

COMMON TICE BCG BRAND NAME(S):
Tice BCG

TICE BCG SIDE EFFECTS:
TICE BCG causes redness and mild swelling where the injection was given. These symptoms will improve over time. Notify your doctor if you experience: pain, swollen glands aching bones, aching muscles, fever. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE TICE BCG:
TICE BCG: TICE BCG is given as an injection by trained medical personnel. Within 7 to 14 days, the skin, where injected, will appear red and raised. This mark will slowly fade over weeks. A slight scar may remain for 3 to 6 months. Keep the vaccination site clean and dry. Do not use ointments or creams on the area. A second vaccination may be needed after 2 to 3 months. A tuberculin test will be done to see if it is necessary.

TICE BCG USES:
This is a vaccine used to lower the risk of getting tuberculosis in persons who may be exposed to the disease.

TICE BCG PRECAUTIONS:
To be most effective, persons who have been vaccinated should stay away from active cases of tuberculosis for 6 to 12 weeks. People with impaired immune systems (due to chemotherapy or radiation treatment) should not receive this vaccine. Tell your doctor if you are taking: steroid medication (prednisone-type drugs), antibiotics. This vaccination should not be given to pregnant women unless the benefits outweigh the risks. Discuss this with your doctor. It is not known if TICE BCG appears in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

TICE BCG OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include swollen glands, change in amount of urine, joint pain, or vision problems.

TICE BCG NOTES:
Keep the vaccination site clean until the local reaction has disappeared.

TICE BCG STORAGE:
Refrigerate and protect from light.