Aplisol (Tuberculin) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS

In highly sensitive individuals, strongly positive reactions including vesiculation, ulceration or necrosis may occur at the test site; however, there were no reports of these reactions for the period 1995 through 1998. Cold packs or topical steroid preparations may be employed for symptomatic relief of the associated pain, pruritus and discomfort.

Strongly positive test reactions may result in scarring at the test site.

Immediate erythematous or other reactions may occur at the injection site.

REPORTS OF SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS RELATED TO APLISOL

Possible Aplisol side effects / adverse reactions in 18 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-03-20

Patient: 18 year old female

Reactions: Injection Site Vesicles, Injection Site Erythema, Injection Site Induration, Injection Site Pain, Injection Site Warmth, Injection Site Swelling, Pharmaceutical Product Complaint

Suspect drug(s):
Aplisol

Possible Aplisol side effects / adverse reactions in 19 year old female

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-06-25

Patient: 19 year old female

Reactions: LIP Swelling, Hypoaesthesia Oral, Paraesthesia Oral, Hypoaesthesia Facial, Respiratory Arrest

Suspect drug(s):
Aplisol

Possible Aplisol side effects / adverse reactions in 55 year old female

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-17

Patient: 55 year old female

Reactions: Wrong Technique in Drug Usage Process

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Aplisol