Boostrix TM
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Active ingredients: diphtheria + tetanus + pertussis 3 component vaccine, diphtheria + tetanus vaccine
Brand name
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: BOOSTRIX 0.5 mL injection pre-filled syringeConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
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BOOSTRIX is indicated for booster vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis of individuals aged four years and older (see Section 4.2 DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION).,BOOSTRIX is also indicated for passive protection against pertussis in early infancy following maternal immunisation during pregnancy (see Section 4.2 DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION, Section 4.6 FERTILITY, PREGNANCY AND LACTATION and 5.1 PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES).,The use of BOOSTRIX should be in accordance with official recommendations.
How to use this medicine
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This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, suspension
- Intramuscular
- Turbid liquid with slow settling white deposit, and a colourless supernatant. The precipitate is easily resuspended when shaken.
Storage conditions
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- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
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These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 x 0.5 mL prefilled syringe pack
- 10 x 0.5 mL prefilled syringe pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient diphtheria + tetanus + pertussis 3 component vaccine
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
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
