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Act-Hib TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate (prp-tt) vaccine, inert substance

Brand name

(ARTG)

: ACT-HIB haemophilus type B conjugate vaccine (conjugated to tetanus protein) powder for injection vial and needle free diluent syringe

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What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For use in infants from 2 months to 5 years of age for active immunization against invasive disease caused by the Haemophilus influenzae type b.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.

Component :

  • Injection, powder for
  • Intramuscular
  • Lyophilised vaccine: type 1 glass vial sealed with elastomer stopper and aluminium/plastic seal.

Component :

  • Diluent, not applicable
  • Intramuscular
  • Diluent: clear colourless solution.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
  • 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 Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 1 x single dose vial with powder for reconstitution and 1 x 0.5 mL diluent syringe with 2 separate needles pack
  • 10 x single dose vial with powder for reconstitution and 10 x 0.5 mL diluent syringe pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate (prp-tt) vaccine

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

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

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