MenQuadfi Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Meningococcal group A, C, W-135 & Y conjugate vaccine

Indications/Uses

Protection against infections caused by Neisseria meningitidis types A, C, W & Y in adults, adolescents & childn from 1 yr.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

IM 0.5 mL inj in the upper arm or thigh.

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Infection w/ high temp (>38°C). Bleeding or bruising. Fainting. Weak immune system (eg, due to HIV infection, other diseases or use of medicine that affect the immune system). May affect ability to drive or use machines. Pregnancy, lactation or planning to get pregnant.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Itchy skin rash, shortness of breath swelling, of the face or tongue. Fever, redness or swelling in inj site. Childn ≥2yr, adolescent & adult: Muscle pain, headache, feeling unwell. Childn 12-23 mth: Tenderness, irritability, crying, loss of appetite, drowsiness; fever. Vomiting, diarrhoea.

Drug Interactions

Other vaccines or medicines, including medicines obtained w/o prescription; medicine that affect the immune system eg, corticosteroids (high-dose), chemotherapy.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Vaccines, Antisera & Immunologicals

ATC Classification

J07AH - Meningococcal vaccines ; Used for active immunizations.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

MenQuadfi inj

Packing/Price

0.5 mL x 1's;0.5 mL x 5 × 1's

MenQuadfi

vaccine, meningococcal

Manufacturer:

Sanofi Pasteur

Distributor:

Zuellig