Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Nymc X-179A Reassortant Derived From A
Drug Class
Vaccine
Chemical Class
Vaccines pharmacological group
What is Anflu?
Uses
Influenza Vaccine is a sterile aqueous suspension of suitable strain or strains of influenza virus types A and B, either individually or ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Vaccines pharmacological group
It is of Semi Synthetic origin. It belongs to Vaccines pharmacological group.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IM
0.5 ml — As recommended.
Once,Same for different age group
2
Child · 6 months - 3 years the 2nd dose should be given 4 weeks after the first dose.
0.25 to 0 ml — As recommended.
3
Child · IV/IM
0.5 ml — As recommended.
Single Dose, Recomm. for 5-12 Years of Children
Safety Alerts
Febrile illness, allergy to eggs or poultry, some products are not licensed for use in children under3 years of age and some are for adult only (consult product literature)
Important Warnings
Influenza vaccine should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation
It should be used with caution in patients with any illness, infection or if have any allergy especially to eggs or egg products
The administration of the vaccine should be postponed in subjects suffering from acute febrile illness
The Vaccine only prevent the disease caused by influenza virus, infection with other agents causing flu-like symptoms are not prevented by influenza vaccine
Appropriate medical treatment and supervision should always be readily available in case of a rare anaphylactic reactions following the administration of the vaccine
Side Effects
Local erythemafevermalaise. Rare: Epistaxisfebrile convulsionstransient thrombocytopeniavasculitis (in adults)
Drug Interactions
Influenza Vaccine is known to interact with other drugs
the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementCarbamazepineOseltamivirAntiviral agents that are active against influenza A and/or B viruses may conceivably interfere with the immunogenicity of live influenza virus vaccine by inhibiting the replication of vaccine virus. However
the potential for interaction has not been evaluated.MajorLive influenza virus vaccine should not be administered until at least 48 hours after the cessation of antiviral therapy. Antiviral agents should not be administered until two weeks after immunization with live influenza virus vaccine unless medically indicated. If antiviral agents and live influenza virus vaccine are administered concomitantly
revaccination should be considered when appropriate.PhenobarbitonePhenytoin (Na)Rho (D) Immune Globulin Antibodies found in immune globulins may interfere with the immune response to live vaccines.ModerateVaricella vaccine should not be given for at least 5 months after
and other live vaccines should not be given for at least 3 months after administration of immune globulin.TheophyllineWarfarin (Na) These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
Inj Store in refrigerator. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 781.91
DRAP approved maximum price · 1'S PFS (0.25 ML) · approved 23 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAP1'S PFS (0.25 ML)Rs 781.91
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Nymc X-179A Reassortant Derived From A, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
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No DRAP alertsLab Diagnostic Systems (SMC) Pvt. Ltd. DSL: 01-374-0006-118530D
Influvac
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Rs 2,620.1Rs 2,620.1/unit
ABBOTT LABORATORIES (PAK) LTD
Influvac
+ Haemagglutinin 15Μg
Rs 2,620.1
ABBOTT LABORATORIES (PAKISTAN) LIMITED.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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