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Tripacel TM
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Active ingredients: diphtheria + tetanus + pertussis 5 component vaccine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: TRIPACEL pertussis vaccine - acellular combined with diphtheria and tetanus toxoids (adsorbed) 0.5mL injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Tripacel is indciated for primary immunisation against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis when commenced between 2 months and 12 months of age. Tripacel is also indicated for the fourth and fifth dose for children from 15 months of age up to their eighth birthday who have been immunised previously with three or four doses of diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whole cell or acellular) vaccines.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, suspension
- Intramuscular
- Uniform,cloudy, white to off-white 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
- 5 x 0.5mL pack
Reporting side effects
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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