Prevenar-13 TM
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Active ingredients: pneumococcal 13 valent conjugate vaccine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PREVENAR 13 pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine 13 valent adsorbed 0.5 mL syringeConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Active immunisation for the prevention of pneumococcal disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 9V, 14, 18C, 19A, 19F and 23F in adults and children aged more than 6 weeks of age. The use of Prevenar 13 should be guided by official recommendations.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, suspension
- Intramuscular
- Homogenous white suspension.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- 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
- 1 pack
- 10 pack
Reporting side effects
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
