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Bexsero TM
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Active ingredients: meningococcal b 4 component vaccine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: BEXSERO - multi-component Meningococcal B vaccine (recombinant, adsorbed) suspension for injection 0.5 ml pre-filled syringe without needleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
BEXSERO is indicated for active immunisation against invasive disease caused by N. meningitidis group B strains. For information on protection against specific group B strains see Section 5.1 PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES. BEXSERO is indicated for vaccination of individuals from 2 months of age and older.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, suspension
- Intramuscular
- White suspension
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 x pre-filled syringe without needle pack
- 10 x pre-filled syringes without needle 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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