Infanrix™
Active ingredients: Diphtheria + tetanus + pertussis 3 component vaccine
Consumer medicine information
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What this medicine is used for
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.
Source: ARTG
Storage conditions
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
Source: ARTG
How to use this medicine
Non-composite pack
This medicine contains one component only.
Component
- Injection, suspension
- Intramuscular
- White turbid suspension
Source: ARTG
Do I need a prescription?
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.
- 0.5mL x syringe with needle (Aust L 19009) x 1
- 0.5mL x syringe x 1
- 10 x syringe
Source: ARTG
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.
Source: PBS
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
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.
Source: AHT
Reporting side effects
If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at Report an adverse event or safety problem (Opens in new tab)
Source: ARTG
Data sources
- Australian Health Thesaurus (AHT) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Australian Medicines Terminology (AMT) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Medicines Information Pty Ltd (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 4 March 2026
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