Fluarix Tetra Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Influenza vaccine (split virion, inactivated)

Indications/Uses

Active immunisation of adults & childn from 6 mth for prevention of influenza disease caused by 2 influenza A virus subtypes & 2 influenza B virus types.

Dosage/Direction for Use

IM 0.5 mL as single dose. Childn 6 mth to <9 yr not previously vaccinated Administer a 2nd dose of 0.5 mL after an interval of at least 4 wk.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to influenza vaccine or to any component that may be present as traces eg, eggs (ovalbumin, chicken proteins), formaldehyde, gentamicin sulphate & Na deoxycholate. Postpone in patients w/ febrile illness or acute infection.

MIMS Class

Vaccines, Antisera & Immunologicals

ATC Classification

J07BB02 - influenza, inactivated, split virus or surface antigen ; Belongs to the class of influenza viral vaccines.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Fluarix Tetra susp for inj

Packing/Price

1's

Fluarix Tetra

influenza vaccine

Manufacturer:

GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals