CELLDEMIC® PRE-PANDEMIC INFLUENZA VACCINE SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION IN PRE-FILLED SYRINGE [SIN17363P]
Active ingredients: CELLDEMIC® PRE-PANDEMIC INFLUENZA VACCINE SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION IN PRE-FILLED SYRINGE
Product Info
CELLDEMIC® PRE-PANDEMIC INFLUENZA VACCINE SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION IN PRE-FILLED SYRINGE
[SIN17363P]
Product information
Active Ingredient and Strength | INFLUENZA VIRUS SURFACE ANTIGENS (HAEMAGGLUTININ AND NEURAMINIDASE) A/TURKEY/TURKEY/1/2005(H5N1)-LIKE STRAIN USED (NIBRG-23) - 7.5 MICROGRAMS HA PER 0.5 ML DOSE |
Dosage Form | INJECTION, SUSPENSION |
Manufacturer and Country | SEQIRUS INC. - UNITED STATES |
Registration Number | SIN17363P |
Licence Holder | SEQIRUS PTE. LTD. |
Forensic Classification | PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICINES |
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) code | J07BB02 |
Prescription-only Medicines with Exemptions for Supply without Prescription | NA |
Indication
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
CELLDEMIC® is indicated for active immunisation against the H5 subtype of Influenza A virus in persons from 6 months of age and older.
CELLDEMIC® should be used in accordance with official recommendations.
Dosing
4.2 DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Individuals 6 months of age and older: Administer two doses (0.5 mL each), at least 21 days apart.
Elderly: No dose adjustment is required in elderly individuals ≥ 65 years of age.
Booster dose: The need for a booster dose(s) following the primary vaccination schedule has not been established.
Method of administration
The vaccine should be administered by intramuscular injection.
For persons 12 months of age and over, the preferred injection site is the deltoid muscle of the upper arm; for those 6 to less than 12 months of age, the preferred injection site is the anterolateral thigh.
CELLDEMIC® must not be mixed with other products.
Instructions for Use and Handling
Gently shake before use. After shaking, the normal appearance of the vaccine is a milky-white suspension.
Visually inspect the contents of each pre-filled syringe for particulate matter and/or variation in appearance prior to administration. If either condition is observed, do not administer the vaccine.
CELLDEMIC® pre-filled syringes contains no antimicrobial preservative. Each pre-filled syringe is for use in one patient on one occasion only. Discard any residue.
Contraindications
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
CELLDEMIC® is contraindicated in individuals with known severe allergic reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis) to:
any component of the vaccine (refer to Section 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION & Section 6.1 LIST OF EXCIPIENTS – please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information) or
a previous dose of an influenza vaccine.
