Jespect TM
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Active ingredients: japanese encephalitis (vero cell-derived) inactivated vaccine
Pack: Jespect injection, 0.5 mL syringe
Brand name
(ARTG)
: JESPECT japanese encephalitis virus purified inactivated vaccine 0.5mL suspension for injection syringeConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
JESPECT is indicated for active immunisation against Japanese Encephalitis (JE) virus for persons 18 years of age and older. JESPECT should be considered for use in persons who plan to reside in or travel to areas where JE is endemic (common) or epidemic (seasonal), especially during the transmission season. JESPECT is indicated for persons who work with JE virus in laboratories and in industry.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, suspension
- Intramuscular
- clear liquid with a white precipitate. A white/cloudy liquid/suspension forms upon agitation
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- single pre-filled syringe 0.5 mL dose pack
Reporting side effects
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