Pneumovax 23

Alternate Name: Pneumovax 23

Description: Pneumovax 23 is a bacterial vaccine used to prevent pneumococcal disease caused by a bacteria. Pneumovax 23 is a brand-name of Pneumococcal Polysaccharides Vaccine (PPSV), 23-valent. Pneumovax 23 costs around $16 for a supply of 1, 25 mcg/0.5 ml vial, but luckily there are ways to save money. You can use our LowerMyRx Pneumovax 23 discount coupon to save significantly on the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Syringe

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Vaccine

Generic Available: No

Strength: 25 MCG/0.5ML

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you have any problems with spinal fluid, which could be caused by a birth defect or previous surgery. This vaccine may not prevent meningitis in people who have spinal fluid problems. Tell your doctor if you have a weak immune system. You may not be fully protected by this vaccine. Tell the doctor if you are currently sick, or if you have heart disease, blood vessel disease, or lung disease. Adults and adolescents: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how this vaccine works. Tell your doctor if you are receiving a treatment or medicine that causes a weak immune system. This includes radiation treatment, steroid medicine (such as hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone), or cancer medicine., You should not receive varicella virus vaccine (Zostavax®) at the same time that you are given pneumococcal vaccine. The vaccines should be given 4 weeks apart., Tell your doctor if you have a weak immune system. You may not be fully protected by this vaccine., Tell your doctor if you have any problems with spinal fluid, which could be caused by a birth defect or previous surgery. This vaccine may not prevent meningitis in people who have spinal fluid problems.