Boostrix-IPV™

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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.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 3 Years
• Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light; Do not Freeze

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Injection, suspension
• Intramuscular
• Turbid liquid, white deposit, colourless supernatant

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called ‘scheduling’. You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

• Pack of 1 pre-filled syringe
• Pack of 10 pre-filled syringe

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: Diphtheria + tetanus + pertussis 3 component + polio trivalent vaccine

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Source: AHT

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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Source: ARTG

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