Vaxelis TM
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Active ingredients: diphtheria + tetanus + pertussis 5 component + hepatitis b + polio trivalent + haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate (prp-omp) vaccine, hepatitis b vaccine, haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate (prp-omp) + hepatitis b vaccine, diphtheria + tetanus + pertussis + hepatitis b + polio trivalent vaccine, diphtheria + tetanus + pertussis 5 component + polio trivalent vaccine, polio trivalent inactivated vaccine, haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate (prp-omp) vaccine, diphtheria + tetanus + pertussis 3 component + polio trivalent vaccine, diphtheria + tetanus + pertussis 5 component vaccine, diphtheria + tetanus + pertussis 3 component vaccine, diphtheria + tetanus vaccine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: VAXELIS DTPa5-HepB-IPV-Hib vaccine suspension for injection in 0.5 mL pre-filled syringeConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
VAXELIS (DTPa5-HepB-IPV-Hib) is indicated for primary and booster vaccination in infants and toddlers from the age of 6 weeks, against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis and invasive diseases caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib).,The use of Vaxelis should be in accordance with official recommendations.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, suspension
- Intramuscular
- cloudy, white to off-white suspension
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 48 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
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
