Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (Do Not Dilute) Side Effects
Generic name: sars-cov-2 mrna (tozinameran-tris-sucrose) vaccine
Note: This document contains side effect information about sars-cov-2 mrna (tozinameran-tris-sucrose) vaccine. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (Do Not Dilute).
Applies to sars-cov-2 mrna (tozinameran-tris-sucrose) vaccine: intramuscular suspension.
Cardiovascular
Postmarketing reports: Myocarditis, pericarditis[Ref]
Dermatologic
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Hyperhidrosis
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Night sweats
Postmarketing reports: Rash, Angioedema, pruritus, urticaria[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Very common (10% or more): Diarrhea (up to 10.7%)
Common (1% to 10%): Nausea
Postmarketing reports: Vomiting[Ref]
Hematologic
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Lymphadenopathy[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Postmarketing reports: Severe allergic reactions (including anaphylaxis), other hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., rash, pruritus, urticaria, angioedema)[Ref]
Local
Very common (10% or more): Injection site pain (up to 88.6%), injection site/localized swelling (up to 11.8%), injection site/localized redness (up to 10.4%)[Ref]
Metabolic
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Decreased appetite[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Very common (10% or more): Muscle pain (up to 45.5%), new/worsened muscle pain (up to 39.3%), joint pain (up to 27.5%), new/worsened joint pain (up to 23.8%)
Postmarketing reports: Extremity (arm) pain[Ref]
Nervous system
Very common (10% or more): Headache (up to 64.9%)
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Lethargy
Frequency not reported: Bell's palsy, facial paralysis, syncope[Ref]
Other
Very common (10% or more): Fatigue (up to 70.1%), use of antipyretic or pain medication (up to 50.8%), chills (up to 41.5%), fever (up to 17.8%), fever of 38C or higher (up to 16.4%)
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Asthenia, malaise[Ref]
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References
1. Product Information. Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine PF (SARS-CoV-2 mRNA (tozinameran) vaccine). Pfizer Inc. 2022.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.
