Bacillus Calmette Guérin Vaccine
Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine is a live-attenuated strain of Mycobacterium bovis. It is primarily used to stimulate active immunity against tuberculosis in high-risk individuals. Additionally, it serves as an effective intravesical immunotherapy to prevent recurrence of superficial bladder cancer by provoking a localized immune response.
Dosage by Body Weight
For TB prevention, it is administered as a single intradermal injection. Dose is based on age rather than body weight: infants under 1 year receive 0.05 mL, and individuals 1 year and older receive 0.1 mL. For bladder cancer, it is administered intravesically as a reconstituted solution retained in the bladder for 2 hours, typically once weekly for a 6-week induction course.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- 0.05 mL
- Frequency
- Single dose
- Tracking Notes
- Dosed by age. This is the standard intradermal dose for neonates and infants under 12 months of age.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- 0.05 mL
- Frequency
- Single dose
- Tracking Notes
- Dosed by age. For infants under 12 months of age. If the child is 12 months or older, the dose increases to 0.1 mL.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- 0.1 mL
- Frequency
- Single dose
- Tracking Notes
- Standard dose for children aged 12 months and older. If under 12 months, use 0.05 mL.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 0.1 mL
- Frequency
- Single dose
- Tracking Notes
- Standard pediatric dose for children aged 12 months and older.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 0.1 mL
- Frequency
- Single dose
- Tracking Notes
- Standard dose for older children, adolescents, and adults.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | 0.05 mL | Single dose | Dosed by age. This is the standard intradermal dose for neonates and infants under 12 months of age. |
| 5-7 kg | 0.05 mL | Single dose | Dosed by age. For infants under 12 months of age. If the child is 12 months or older, the dose increases to 0.1 mL. |
| 8-10 kg | 0.1 mL | Single dose | Standard dose for children aged 12 months and older. If under 12 months, use 0.05 mL. |
| 11-15 kg | 0.1 mL | Single dose | Standard pediatric dose for children aged 12 months and older. |
| 16-20 kg | 0.1 mL | Single dose | Standard dose for older children, adolescents, and adults. |
Formulation
Purpose
Active immunization for the prevention of tuberculosis (TB) and immunotherapy for the treatment of bladder cancer (carcinoma-in-situ).
Generic Name
Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) VaccineBranded Drug Names
Bacillus Calmette Guérin Vaccine is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:
Scheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.