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Nuvaxovid TM
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Active ingredients: covid-19 (nvx-cov2373) vaccine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: NUVAXOVID (SARS-CoV-2 rS [NVX-CoV2373]) COVID-19 VACCINE adjuvanted suspension for injection vialConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
NUVAXOVID has approval for the indication: Active immunisation to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2 in individuals 12 years of age and older. The use of this vaccine should be in accordance with official recommendations.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, suspension
- Intramuscular
- a colourless to slightly yellow, clear to mildly opalescent suspension
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 9 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 dose vials - 10 vials per pack pack
- 5 dose vials - 2 or 10 vials per pack pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient covid-19 (nvx-cov2373) 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
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
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