Before You Use Humogen-BCG 40 Mg Injection (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to Bacillus Calmette-Guerin

• Your doctor must know about all of your Pre-existing diseases, Surgeries, Medications, Food Habits, and Supplements you are taking.

What Should You Avoid While Taking Humogen-BCG 40 Mg Injection (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin):

You should strictly avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Humogen-BCG 40 Mg Injection (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin):

You should not use Humogen-BCG 40 mg Injection if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it

• Are patient with compromised immune system since birth or due to conditions causing weak immune system such as AIDS, cancer therapy.

• Are patient with concurrent infections of urinary tract, active tuberculosis infection, passing blood in the urine (hematuria), positive HIV

• Are patient who recently had a bladder operation or recent history of bleeding due to a tube inserted in the bladder

• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

• Always discuss with your doctor for best suitable and effective treatment

Tell Your Doctor If You:

• Have Allergy to it

• Have any artificial joints (e.g. hip replacement) or surgical implants (e.g. pacemaker or replacement heart valve)

• Have any swelling in the wall of the artery

• Have any disease which requires drugs which weaken the immune system or you have a small bladder.

• Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

• Are Breastfeeding

Dosage:

Humogen-BCG 40 mg Injection contains Bacillus Calmette-Guerin, which is used in the treatment of tuberculosis and has availability in various strengths and substitutes but should be given on prescription only. Discuss with your doctor for the duration and the dosage of the medicine as age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advised to take Humogen-BCG 40 mg Injection at a fixed time.

How Much Of The Humogen-BCG 40 Mg Injection (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin) to Be Used:

As Humogen-BCG 40 mg Injection is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Humogen-BCG 40 mg Injection. Do not take it on your own and for longer time than prescribed by doctor.

How To Take The Humogen-BCG 40 Mg Injection (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin):

Humogen-BCG 40 mg Injection should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. Your doctor or nurse will give you Humogen-BCG 40 mg Injection. Kindly do not self administer this medicine.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Humogen-BCG 40 Mg Injection (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin):

You are always advised to take Humogen-BCG 40 mg Injection as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take it in smaller or larger amount or for longer than recommended by your doctor.

Overdose:

Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor in case of any overdose symptoms. Since Humogen-BCG 40 mg Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if any overdose symptoms is suspected.

Missed Dose:

The missed dosage should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dosage if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. Do not take double dosage to make up for the missed dosage. Since Humogen-BCG 40 mg Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dosage is very low.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Humogen-BCG 40 Mg Injection (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin)

• Frequent urge to urinate

• Difficulty in urination

• Injection site redness

• Swelling of lymph nodes

• Stomach upset

• Vomiting

• Chills

• Fever

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Humogen-BCG 40 mg Injection may interfere with other medicines you are already taking and these interactions can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Always inform your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements so that well planned medication can be recommended. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Azathioprine

• Methotrexate

• Cyclophosphamide

• Methylprednisolone

• Hydrocortisone

• Prednisolone

• Fluticasone Propionate

• Deflazacort

• Carbamazepine

• Phenytoin

Warning And Precaution:

Humogen-BCG 40 mg Injection should be used very cautiously in:

• Hypersensitivity

• Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women

• Consult your physician to get best possible treatment and dosage adjustment for better results.

Things To Remember:

• Keep out of reach of children

• Inform your doctor if you are to undergo diagnostic test for tuberculin skin test as treatment with BCG may alter the result.

• Always read the information thoroughly written on the leaflet of medicine.

• Discuss with your doctor if you have any doubt related to the dosage, time, and strength of the medicine

Indications:

Humogen-BCG 40 mg Injection should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this Injection before completion of the course on your own.

Storage:

Store the Humogen-BCG 40 mg Injection at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure that the Injections should be intact and not damaged while storing.