TetraFlu Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Thai FDA Category Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Inactivated quadrivalent flu vaccine (split virion)

Indications/Uses

Active immunization of adults & childn ≥3 yr. Prevention of flu caused by 2 subtypes of flu A & B virus contained in the vaccine.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

IM Adult & childn ≥3 yr 0.5 mL as single dose. Childn <9 yr, previously unvaccinated w/ any seasonal flu vaccine Administer 2 doses w/ each dose administered at least 4 wk apart.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the active substances, or to any component that may be present as traces eg, eggs (ovalbumin, chicken proteins), formaldehyde, or polysorbate 80. History of hypersensitivity to previous flu vaccine.

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Special Precautions

Not to be administered intravascularly. Anaphylactic event or syncope (fainting). Check health status of patient before vaccination.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Systemic reactions: Headache, fever (38°C), muscle aches (myalgia), nasal congestion, cough, sore throat, nausea, vomiting. Local reactions: Inj site pain & swelling, malaise.

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Drug Interactions

Concomitant use w/ immunosuppressants eg, cyclosporin.

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Caution For Usage

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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

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

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

TetraFlu susp for inj

Packing/Price

0.5 mL x 10 × 1's;0.5 mL x 1's;0.5 mL x 20 × 1's

TetraFlu

vaccine, influenza

Manufacturer:

Adimmune Corp

Distributor:

BioNet-Asia

Marketer:

BioNet-Asia