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Acam2000 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: 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 diluent

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

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 Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 50 vials pack

Over 65 ?

(AHT)

This medicine contains the active ingredients:

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

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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