🩺 OTHER IMMUNOSTIMULATING AGENTS 🏷️ Live attenuated strain derived from Mycobacterium bovis/Immunostimulants
👨‍⚕️ Clinically Reviewed by: PakistaniBano Medical Editorial Board (Pharm.D Panel)
📅 Reviewed: November 2026 • 🔍 Authority: DRAP / WHO ATC
📦 Formulations, Pack Sizes & Retail Prices Currency: Rs.
Dosage Form Reg. No Pack Size Trade Price (TP) Maximum Retail Price (MRP)
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📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage

*Bladder instillation for the treatment of primary or recurrent bladder carcinoma and for the prevention of recurrence following transurethral resection:* BY INTRAVESICAL INSTILLATION: Adult: (consult product literature)

⛔ Contraindications

Fever of unknown origin, HIV infection, impaired immune response, severe haematuria, tuberculosis, urinary-tract infection

⚠️ Precautions & Warnings

In case of bladder injury or traumatic catheterisation or urethral injury; delay administration until such mucosal damages healed. Should not be administered IV or SC or IM before the first intravesical instillation. Perform adequate screening for active tuberculosis and/or HIV prior to therapy.

⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects

Cystitis, dysuria, fever, haematuria, influenza-like syndrome, malaise, ocular symptoms, systemic BCG infection (with fatalities); consult product literature, urinary frequency. Rare: Arthralgia, bladder contracture, hypersensitivity reactions, orchitis, rash, renal abscess, transient urethral obstruction

🤰 Pregnancy & Lactation Safety

Pregnancy Risk:
Contraindicated
Lactation / Breastfeeding:
Contraindicated. Discontinue breast-feeding

📚 Official Regulatory & Clinical References

  • Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP): Drug Registration, S.R.O. Price Gazettes & National Essential Medicines List (NEML).
  • World Health Organization (WHO): Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology (ATC/DDD Index).
  • Formulary Standards: British National Formulary (BNF) & Pakistan National Formulary (PNF) guidelines.

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