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Gardasil 9 TM
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Active ingredients: human papillomavirus 9 valent vaccine, human papillomavirus quadrivalent vaccine, human papillomavirus bivalent vaccine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: GARDASIL 9 Human Papillomavirus 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant, 30, 40, 60, 40, 20, 20, 20, 20, 20 micrograms/0.5mL, suspension for injection, syringeConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
GARDASIL 9 is indicated in females aged 9 to 45 years* for the prevention of cervical, vulvar, vaginal and anal cancer, precancerous or dysplastic lesions, genital warts, and infection caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52 and 58 (which are included in the vaccine).,GARDASIL 9 is indicated in males aged 9 to 45 years* for the prevention of anal cancer, precancerous or dysplastic lesions, external genital lesions, and infection caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52 and 58 (which are included in the vaccine).,* Evidence of vaccine efficacy is based on the core efficacy population of females aged 16 to 26 years. Immunogenicity studies have been conducted to link efficacy to younger populations (females and males aged 9 to 15 years). Immunogenicity studies of GARDASIL 9 have been conducted relating to females over 26 years of age (see section 5.1 CLINICAL TRIALS for GARDASIL 9).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, suspension
- Intramuscular
- White cloudy liquid. (Prior to agitation, may appear as a clear liquid with a white precipitate.)
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 pack
- 10 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient human papillomavirus 9 valent vaccine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
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