Tice BCG Live Vaccine, an attenuated live culture of Mycobacterium bovis, stimulates the immune system to attack bladder cancer cells when administered intravesically [Manufacturer Info].

Healthcare providers should use sterile techniques to reconstitute the vaccine with sterile saline, handle it in a biosafety cabinet, and follow standard precautions to avoid accidental exposure [Manufacturer Info][Industry Standards].

Tice BCG is generally considered more effective than some other intravesical therapies in reducing the recurrence of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer [Manufacturer Info].

Patients with immune system disorders may be at increased risk of complications from live vaccines like Tice BCG and should consult with a healthcare provider before receiving it [Manufacturer Info].

Common side effects include urinary frequency, discomfort during urination, and flu-like symptoms, which reflect the immune response it stimulates [Manufacturer Info].

Tice BCG should be stored in a refrigerator at 2-8°C before reconstitution; after reconstitution, it should be used immediately or stored under refrigerated conditions and used within a specified time frame [Product Specs][Manufacturer Info].

Tice BCG Live Vaccine, an attenuated live culture of Mycobacterium bovis, stimulates the immune system to attack bladder cancer cells when administered intravesically [Manufacturer Info].

Healthcare providers should use sterile techniques to reconstitute the vaccine with sterile saline, handle it in a biosafety cabinet, and follow standard precautions to avoid accidental exposure [Manufacturer Info][Industry Standards].

Tice BCG is generally considered more effective than some other intravesical therapies in reducing the recurrence of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer [Manufacturer Info].

Patients with immune system disorders may be at increased risk of complications from live vaccines like Tice BCG and should consult with a healthcare provider before receiving it [Manufacturer Info].

Common side effects include urinary frequency, discomfort during urination, and flu-like symptoms, which reflect the immune response it stimulates [Manufacturer Info].

Tice BCG should be stored in a refrigerator at 2-8°C before reconstitution; after reconstitution, it should be used immediately or stored under refrigerated conditions and used within a specified time frame [Product Specs][Manufacturer Info].