Ultrix
Ultrix: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Drug interactions
- 10. Analogs
- 11. Terms and conditions of storage
- 12. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 13. Reviews
- 14. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Ultrix
ATX code: J07BB02
Active ingredient: vaccine for the prevention of influenza [inactivated] (vaccinum ad prophylaxim grippi inactivatum)
Producer: NPO Microgen (Russia), SPbNIIVS FMBA of Russia (Russia)
Description and photo update: 2018-26-10
Ultrix is an influenza vaccine.
Release form and composition
Dosage form - solution for intramuscular (i / m) administration of 0.5 ml: colorless opalescent liquid (0.5 ml in a syringe or ampoule, 10 ampoules in a blister contour packaging, in a cardboard box 1 blister contour packaging or 1 syringe) …
The composition of 1 dose includes hemagglutinin and neuraminidase of the following viral strains:
- A (H1N1) - 15 μg HA;
- A (H3N2) - 15 μg HA;
- B - 15 μg HA.
The antigenic composition of the vaccine is adjusted annually in accordance with WHO recommendations and the epidemic situation.
Pharmacological properties
Ultrix is an inactivated split influenza vaccine and is a mixture of highly purified protective surface and internal antigens of influenza A (H1N1 and H3N2) and B viruses.
Antibodies are produced within 8-12 days. Immunity lasts up to 1 year.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Ultrix is indicated for the specific prevention of influenza in adults and children over 6 years old, especially those groups of patients who have a high risk of developing complications, patients who, by occupation, often communicate with people and are at risk of infection, as well as patients suffering from chronic somatic diseases, often suffering from acute respiratory diseases (ARI).
Contraindications
- acute febrile condition;
- exacerbation of a chronic disease;
- allergy to chicken protein or vaccine components;
- a history of allergic reactions to influenza vaccinations;
- pregnancy and the period of breastfeeding.
In the case of acute intestinal diseases and mild acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI), vaccination is recommended after the temperature has returned to normal.
Instructions for the use of Ultrix: method and dosage
The Ultrix vaccine is injected only IM, once, one dose (0.5 ml), into the deltoid muscle.
Before use, the solution is kept to room temperature and shaken thoroughly. Vaccination is carried out in strict compliance with the rules of asepsis and antiseptics. Remains of the drug in the opened ampoule must be destroyed.
In case of violation of the integrity of the ampoule, syringe or labeling, when the color and transparency of the solution changes, the storage rules are violated, the expiration date is not suitable for use.
Before vaccination, a medical specialist should examine the patient with a mandatory thermometry. Do not vaccinate at body temperatures above 37 ° C.
Side effects
After vaccination, local and general reactions can be observed, such as:
- soreness, swelling, and redness at the injection site;
- malaise, headache, weakness, low-grade fever (these reactions usually go away on their own after 1-3 days);
- allergic reactions.
Overdose
Overdose cases of Ultrix have not been described.
special instructions
Intravenous administration of the drug is not allowed.
In the office where the procedure is performed, anti-shock therapy means must be available. The patient should be monitored for 30 minutes after vaccination.
Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms
There is no information about the effect of the Ultrix vaccine on the ability to drive vehicles and other complex mechanisms that require the speed of psychomotor reactions.
Drug interactions
It is allowed to use Ultrix with other inactivated vaccines, while the contraindications for each of them should be taken into account. Vaccines are administered to different parts of the body with different syringes.
In patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy, vaccination may be less effective.
Analogs
The analogues of Ultrix are Begrivac, Vaxigrip, Inflexal V, Influvac, MicroFlu, Pandeflu, Fluarix, Fluvaxin.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store between 2 and 8 ° C. Do not freeze.
Shelf life is 1 year.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Dispensed by prescription.
Reviews about Ultrix
Reviews of Ultrix on the network are few, but they show the effectiveness of the drug, although there are also undesirable effects after vaccination in the form of high fever and ARVI symptoms.
Price for Ultrix in pharmacies
The approximate price for Ultrix is 294 rubles per package containing 1 dose.
Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author
Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
