Vaxigrip Tetra Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Side Effects Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing Brand Resources

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Quadrivalent Seasonal Influenza Vaccine (Split Virion, Inactivated) Southern Hemisphere Strain

Indications/Uses

Protection against flu for adults & childn ≥6 mth.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

IM/SC Adult, pregnant woman, childn 6 mth-17 yr 1 dose of 0.5 mL to be given. Childn <9 yr not previously vaccinated against flu Administer 2nd dose of 0.5 mL after an interval of at least 4 wk.

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to flu vaccine, eggs (ovalbumin, chicken proteins), neomycin, formaldehyde, or octoxinol-9. Postpone vaccination if patient has illness w/ high or moderate temp or acute illness.

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Special Precautions

Poor immune response (immunodeficiency or taking medicines affecting the immune system); bleeding problem or bruising easily. Fainting may occur following or even before inj. False +ve blood test results have been observed following vaccination. Not all infants <6 mth born to pregnant women vaccinated during pregnancy may be protected. Not recommended for childn <6 mth.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Headache, myalgia, malaise, pain at the inj site; fever, shivering, reactions at the inj site (erythema, swelling, induration). Other side effects reported: Childn 3-17 yr: Ecchymosis. Childn 6-35 mth: Vomiting, irritability, appetite lost, ecchymosis.

Drug Interactions

May decrease immunological response w/ immunosuppressant treatment eg, corticosteroids, cytotoxic drugs or radiotherapy.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Vaccines, Antisera & Immunologicals

ATC Classification

J07BB02 - influenza, inactivated, split virus or surface antigen ; Belongs to the class of influenza viral vaccines.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Vaxigrip Tetra susp for inj

Packing/Price

0.5 mL x 1's

Vaxigrip Tetra

influenza vaccine

Manufacturer:

Sanofi Pasteur

Distributor:

Zuellig