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Brand name: Gardasil TM
Active ingredients: human papillomavirus quadrivalent vaccine
What it is used for
GARDASIL is indicated in females aged 9 through 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, and 18 (which are included in the vaccine). GARDASIL is indicated in males 9 through 26 years of age for the prevention of anal cancer, precancerous or dysplastic lesions, external genital lesions and infection caused by HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18 (which are included in the vaccine). *Immunogenicity studies have been conducted to link efficacy in females and males aged 16 to 26 years to the younger populations.
How to take it
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
- The way to take this medicine: Intramuscular
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Refrigerate
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Cloudy white liquid
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
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
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