AUDENZ® PANDEMIC INFLUENZA VACCINE SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION IN PRE-FILLED SYRINGE [SIN17377P]
Active ingredients: AUDENZ® PANDEMIC INFLUENZA VACCINE SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION IN PRE-FILLED SYRINGE
Product Info
AUDENZ® PANDEMIC INFLUENZA VACCINE SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION IN PRE-FILLED SYRINGE
[SIN17377P]
Product information
Active Ingredient and Strength | INFLUENZA VIRUS SURFACE ANTIGENS (HAEMAGGLUTININ AND NEURAMINIDASE) - 7.5 MICROGRAMS HA PER 0.5 ML DOSE |
Dosage Form | INJECTION, SUSPENSION |
Manufacturer and Country | SEQIRUS INC. - UNITED STATES |
Registration Number | SIN17377P |
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
AUDENZ® is indicated for active immunisation against influenza A in persons from 6 months of age and older in an officially declared pandemic.
AUDENZ® should be used in accordance with official recommendations.
The available evidence was based on immunogenicity studies conducted in healthy subjects following administration of two doses of monovalent vaccine of different influenza subtypes. See also Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties – Clinical trials – please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information
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.
AUDENZ® 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.
AUDENZ® 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
AUDENZ® 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.
