Hexaxim Contraindications

To make sure that Hexaxim is suitable for the child, it is important to advise the parents to inform the doctor or nurse if any of the points apply to the child. If there is anything not understood, parents must be advised to ask the doctor, pharmacist, or nurse to explain.
Do not use Hexaxim if: The child has had respiratory disorder or swelling of the face (anaphylactic reaction) after administration of Hexaxim.
The child has had an allergic reaction to the active substances; to any of the excipients listed in Description; to glutaraldehyde, formaldehyde, neomycin, streptomycin or polymyxin B, as these substances are used during the manufacturing process; after previous administration of Hexaxim or any other diphtheria-, tetanus-, pertussis-, poliomyelitis-, hepatitis B- or Hib-containing vaccines.
The child suffered from a severe reaction affecting the brain (encephalopathy) within 7 days of a prior dose of a pertussis vaccine (acellular or whole cell pertussis).
The child has an uncontrolled condition or severe illness affecting the brain and nervous system (uncontrolled neurologic disorder) or uncontrolled epilepsy.