Type of medicine: diagnostic agent
Generic and brand names: Tubersol; Aplisol; Tuberculin Tine Test
This medicine is used to test for tuberculosis (TB) infection.
Before receiving this medicine, tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had:
Tell your provider if you have had vaccines for chickenpox, measles, mumps, or the flu in the past 6 months, or if you have recently had chickenpox, measles, mumps, or the flu.
Females of childbearing age: Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine without your healthcare provider's approval.
A healthcare provider will prick the surface layer of the skin on your forearm with a special needle. Two or three days after the test, the size of the skin reaction is measured. If the bump is big, you have a positive reaction to tuberculosis. If there is no bump you probably do not have TB.
Do not cover the injection spot with a bandage. Do not scratch your arm. If it itches, put a cold washcloth on it. When you wash it, pat your arm dry rather than rubbing it.
If you need emergency care, surgery, or dental work, tell the healthcare provider or dentist you have received this medicine.
Along with its needed effects, your medicine may cause some unwanted side effects. Some side effects may be very serious. Some side effects may go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that continue or get worse.
Life-threatening (Report these to your healthcare provider right away). If you cannot reach your healthcare provider right away, get emergency medical care or call 911 for help): Allergic reaction (hives; itching; rash; trouble breathing; chest pain or tightness in your chest; swelling of your lips, tongue, and throat).
Serious (report these to your healthcare provider right away): High fever (over 103°), skin blistering or peeling.
Other: Pain at the site of the shot, itching, minor rash.
When you take this medicine with other medicines, it can change the way this or any of the other medicines work. Nonprescription medicines, vitamins, natural remedies, and certain foods may also interact. Using these products together might cause harmful side effects. Tell your healthcare provider if you are taking:
Keep a record of all vaccines received and when you received them.
If you are not sure if your medicines might interact, ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider. Keep a list of all your medicines with you. List all the prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines, supplements, natural remedies, and vitamins that you take. Be sure that you tell all healthcare providers who treat you about all the products you are taking.
This advisory includes selected information only and may not include all side effects of this medicine or interactions with other medicines. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information or if you have any questions.
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Do not share medicines with other people.
