Infanrix Hexa TM
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Active ingredients: diphtheria + tetanus + pertussis + hepatitis b + polio trivalent vaccine, haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate (prp-t) vaccine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: INFANRIX HEXA injection composite pack (pre-filled syringe and vial)Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
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INFANRIX hexa is indicated for primary immunisation of infants from the age of 6 weeks against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis, and Haemophilus influenzae type b. INFANRIX hexa is also indicated for use as booster dose if boosting with hepatitis B, poliomyelitis, and Haemophilus influenzae type b, as well as diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis is required. Refer to DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION for further information.
How to use this medicine
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This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intramuscular
- Pellet
Component :
- Injection, suspension
- Intramuscular
- Turbid liquid, white deposit, colourless supernatant
Storage conditions
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- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
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These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 syringe (0.5 mL) and 1 monodose vial pack
- 10 syringes (0.5mL) and 10 monodose vials pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate (prp-t) 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
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
