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Acam2000 TM
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Active ingredients: smallpox live vaccine, inert substance
Pack: Acam2000 (50 x vaccine vials, 50 x 0.6 mL inert diluent vials), 1 pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ACAM2000 smallpox vaccine (live vaccinia virus) vial with diluentDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ACAM2000 is indicated for active immunization against smallpox disease for persons determined to be at high risk for smallpox infection in an officially declared outbreak.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.
Component :
- Injection, diluent for
- Percutaneous
- Clear colourless solution
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Percutaneous
- White to off white lyophilised powder
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below minus 15 degrees celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 192 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 50 vials 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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