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Vivaxim TM
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Active ingredients: typhoid inactivated vaccine, hepatitis a vaccine
Pack: Vivaxim (1 x Hepatitis A vaccine chamber, 1 x Salmonella typhi vaccine chamber), 1 mL dual chamber syringe
Brand name
(ARTG)
: VIVAXIM 1mL injection syringe composite packDownload 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)
VIVAXIM is indicated for simultaneous active immunisation against typhoid fever and hepatitis A virus infections in subject's aged 16 and older.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.
Component :
- Injection, suspension
- Intramuscular
- Colourless, limpid.
Component :
- Injection, suspension
- Intramuscular
- Cloudy, whitish suspension.
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
- 1 x single dose pre-filled dual-chamber syringe pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient hepatitis a 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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