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Twinrix 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: hepatitis a + hepatitis b vaccine

Brand name

(ARTG)

: TWINRIX (combined hepatitis A & hepatitis B vaccine) 1 mL injection pre-filled syringe thiomersal & preservative free

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Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Twinrix (720/20) is indicated for active immunisation against hepatitis A and hepatitis B virus infection in adults and children from 1 year of age. Twinrix Junior (360/10) is indicated for use in children aged 1 to 15 years.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Injection, suspension
  • Intramuscular
  • fine white deposit in a clear colouless supernatant. The precipitate is easily resuspended when shaken. Once shaken, the vaccine is slightly opaque.

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.

  • 1mL x 1 pack
  • 1mL x 10 pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient hepatitis a + hepatitis b 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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