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DTP-HB-Hib vaccine

Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. · FDA-approved active Biologic

This combination vaccine stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies and cellular immunity against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae type b pathogens.

This combination vaccine stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies and cellular immunity against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae type b pathogens. Used for Prevention of diphtheria, Prevention of tetanus, Prevention of pertussis (whooping cough).

At a glance

Generic nameDTP-HB-Hib vaccine
Also known asPentavac
SponsorSerum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd.
Drug classvaccine
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaImmunology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

DTP-HB-Hib is a pentavalent inactivated vaccine containing antigens from five pathogens. The diphtheria and tetanus components are toxoids (inactivated bacterial toxins), the pertussis component contains acellular pertussis antigens, the hepatitis B component is recombinant HBsAg, and the Hib component is a polysaccharide conjugate. Together, these antigens trigger both humoral (antibody) and cell-mediated immune responses to provide protection against these five infectious diseases.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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