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BOOSTAGEN SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION [SIN16493P]
Active ingredients: BOOSTAGEN SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION
Product Info
BOOSTAGEN SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION
[SIN16493P]
Product information
Active Ingredient and Strength | DIPHTHERIA TOXOID (DT) - 2 LF/0.5 ML |
Dosage Form | INJECTION, SUSPENSION |
Manufacturer and Country | BIONET-ASIA CO., LTD - THAILAND |
Registration Number | SIN16493P |
Licence Holder | NOVEM HEALTHCARE PTE LTD |
Forensic Classification | PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICINES |
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) code | J07AJ52 |
INDICATION
Boostagen® is indicated for:
active booster immunization against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis in individuals from the age of 3 years onwards.
maternal immunization in pregnant women for the prevention of pertussis in infants too young to be vaccinated.
Boostagen® is not indicated for primary immunization.
POSOLOGY
A single 0.5 mL dose of Boostagen® is recommended. Boostagen® should be given in accordance with WHO and national recommendations or medical practices for booster vaccination and for maternal immunization in the second or third trimester preferably at least 15 days before the end of pregnancy, for protection of infants against pertussis.
Boostagen® can be used for tetanus prophylaxis in wound management. Tetanus immunoglobulin should be administered in accordance with existing recommendations.
CONTRAINDICATION
Boostagen® should not be administered to individuals with past experience or signs of:
hypersensitivity or life-threatening reaction following administration of diphtheria, tetanus or pertussis vaccines or to any components of the vaccine (see Section COMPOSITION – please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information);
any encephalopathy with unknown aetiology such as coma, prolonged seizures, or decreased level of consciousness within 7 days following previous vaccination with any whooping cough vaccine;
progressive or unstable neurological disorders, uncontrolled epilepsy or progressive encephalopathy.
