| Other Name(s): | WHY is this medicine prescribed? | HOW should
this medicine be used? | What SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS should I
follow? | What SIDE EFFECTS can this medicine cause? | What
should I do in case of OVERDOSE? | What OTHER INFORMATION should
I know? WHY is this medicine prescribed? BCG vaccine provides
immunity or protection against tuberculosis (TB). The vaccine
may be given to persons at high risk of developing TB. It is
also used to treat bladder tumors or bladder cancer. This
medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your
doctor or pharmacist for more information. HOW should this
medicine be used? Your doctor or a health care provider will
administer this medicine. When used to protect against TB, it is
injected into the skin. Keep the vaccination area dry for 24
hours after receiving the vaccine, and keep the area clean until
you cannot tell the vaccination area from the skin around it.
When used for bladder cancer, the medicine flows into your
bladder through a tube or catheter. Avoi