PENTAXIM VACCINE PRE-FILLED SYRINGE 0.5ML

Product Overview

PENTAXIM PRE-FILLED SYRINGE 0.5ML is a comprehensive 5-in-1 vaccine designed to protect infants and young children against five serious infectious diseases: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (whooping cough), Poliomyelitis (polio), and invasive diseases caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). This prescription-only vaccine, manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur, comes as a powder and solution for suspension for injection, conveniently prepared in a pre-filled syringe for ease of administration.

Benefits of Use

• Provides broad protection against five major childhood diseases in a single injection.
• Reduces the number of injections required, easing the vaccination schedule for children and parents.
• Helps build robust immunity, crucial for early childhood development.
• Manufactured to high pharmaceutical standards by Sanofi Pasteur, ensuring quality and efficacy.

How to Use

1. PENTAXIM is for intramuscular administration only.
2. The vaccine is typically administered by a healthcare professional.
3. The powder for suspension should be reconstituted with the diluent provided in the pre-filled syringe immediately before use.
4. Shake the syringe gently until the powder is completely dissolved and the suspension is homogeneous.
5. Administer the entire 0.5mL dose into the anterolateral aspect of the thigh in infants or the deltoid muscle in older children.
6. Follow the recommended vaccination schedule as advised by your healthcare provider.

Caution & Warnings

• PENTAXIM is a prescription-only vaccine and should only be administered by a qualified healthcare professional.
• Inform your doctor about any allergies or previous reactions to vaccines.
• Do not administer if the child has a severe febrile illness; minor infections are generally not a contraindication.
• Monitor the child for any adverse reactions after vaccination, such as fever, redness, or swelling at the injection site.
• Do not administer intravascularly.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store in a refrigerator (2°C – 8°C). Do not freeze.

Ingredients

Each 0.5mL dose of reconstituted vaccine contains:

• Diphtheria toxoid
• Tetanus toxoid
• Pertussis acellular antigens (Pertussis toxoid, Filamentous haemagglutinin)
• Inactivated Poliomyelitis virus types 1, 2, 3
• Haemophilus influenzae type b polysaccharide conjugated to tetanus protein
• Other excipients may include aluminium hydroxide (adjuvant), trometamol, sucrose, amino acids, and water for injection.

Product Details

• Brand: Sanofi Pasteur
• Manufacturer: Sanofi Pasteur
• Drug Type: Prescription Vaccine
• Form: Pre-filled syringe
• Administration Route: Intramuscular
• Storage Conditions: Store in a refrigerator (2°C – 8°C). Do not freeze.
• Shelf Life: Approximately 36 months from manufacture.
• Package Size: 1 x 0.5mL pre-filled syringe with vial of powder.