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ADT Booster 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: diphtheria + tetanus vaccine

Brand name

(ARTG)

: ADT BOOSTER diphtheria and tetanus vaccine adsorbed suspension for injection syringe

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What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Vaccination of children (greater than or equal to 5 years of age) and adults who have previously received at least 3 doses of a vaccine for primary immunisation against diphtheria and tetanus. ADT Booster is not intended for primary immunisation against diphtheria and tetanus. Use of ADT Booster should be scheduled in accordance with official national recommendations.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Injection, suspension
  • Intramuscular
  • suspension of white or grey particles in colourless or light yellow liquid

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
  • Do not Freeze
  • 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 syringe pack
  • 5 x single dose syringe pack

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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