Infanrix Penta TM
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Active ingredients: diphtheria + tetanus + pertussis + hepatitis b + polio trivalent vaccine
Brand name
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: INFANRIX PENTA 0.5mL injection syringeWhat this medicine is used for
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INDICATIONS: Infanrix Penta is indicated for immunisation of infants from the age of 6 weeks against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B and poliomyelitis. Infanrix Penta may also be used as a booster dose at 18 months of age if boosting with hepatitis B and poliomyelitits, as well as diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis is required.
How to use this medicine
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This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, suspension
- Intramuscular
- Turbid liquid, white deposit, colourless supernatant.
Storage conditions
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- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
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These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 x pre-filled syringe pack
- 10 x pre-filled 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
