Boostrix-IPV TM
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Active ingredients: diphtheria + tetanus + pertussis 3 component + polio trivalent vaccine, diphtheria + tetanus + pertussis 3 component vaccine, polio trivalent inactivated vaccine, diphtheria + tetanus vaccine
Brand name
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: BOOSTRIX-IPV 0.5 mL injection syringeConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
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BOOSTRIX-IPV is indicated for booster vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and polio of individuals from the age of four years onwards. BOOSTRIX-IPV 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-IPV should be in accordance with official recommendations. Clinical data has demonstrated that in adults with an unknown history of pertussis vaccination, the majority had an immunogenic response to pertussis when given BOOSTRIX-IPV (see Section 5.1 PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES). Finally, all adults who reach the age of 50 years without having received a boosting dose of dT in the previous 5 years should receive a further boosting dose of dT, where the adult/adolescent formulation dTpa can be used instead. BOOSTRIX-IPV is not intended for primary immunisation.
How to use this medicine
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This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, suspension
- Intramuscular
- Turbid liquid, white deposit, colourless supernatant
Storage conditions
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- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
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These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- Pack of 1 pre-filled syringe pack
- Pack of 10 pre-filled syringe pack
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