Infanrix TM
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Active ingredients: diphtheria + tetanus + pertussis 3 component vaccine, diphtheria + tetanus vaccine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: INFANRIX diphtheria toxoid / pertactin / pertussis filamentous haemagglutinin / pertussis toxoid / tetanus toxoid 0.5mL injection syringeConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Infanrix is indicated as fourth and fifth dose for children from 15 months of age up to and including 6 years of age who have been immunised previously with three or four doses of diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whole-cell) vaccine. INDICATIONS AS OF 8TH JANUARY 1997 - Infanrix (DTPa) is indicated for active primary immunisation against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis when commenced between 2 months and 12 months of age. Infanrix (DTPa) is also indicated as fourth and fifth dose for children from 15 months of age up to and including 6 years of age who have been immunised previously with three or four doses of diphtheria,tetanus and pertussis (whole-cell or acellular) vaccine.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, suspension
- Intramuscular
- White turbid suspension
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 0.5mL x syringe with needle (Aust L 19009) x 1 pack
- 0.5mL x syringe x 1 pack
- 10 x 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
