Shingrix Caution For Usage

Special precautions for disposal and other handling: Shingrix is presented as a vial with a brown flip-off cap containing the powder (antigen) and a vial with a blue-green flip-off cap containing the suspension (adjuvant).
The powder and the suspension must be reconstituted prior to administration.
The powder and suspension should be inspected visually for any foreign particulate matter and/or variation of appearance. If either is observed, do not reconstitute the vaccine.
How to prepare Shingrix: Shingrix must be reconstituted prior to administration.
1. Withdraw the entire contents of the vial containing the suspension into the syringe.
2. Add the entire contents of the syringe into the vial containing the powder.
3. Shake gently until the powder is completely dissolved.
The reconstituted vaccine is an opalescent, colourless to pale brownish liquid.
The reconstituted vaccine should be inspected visually for any foreign particulate matter and/or variation of appearance. If either is observed, do not administer the vaccine.
After reconstitution, the vaccine should be used promptly; if this is not possible, the vaccine should be stored in a refrigerator (2°C - 8°C). If not used within 6 hours, it should be discarded.
Before administration: 1. Withdraw the entire contents of the vial containing the reconstituted vaccine into the syringe.
2. Change the needle so that a new needle is used to administer the vaccine.
Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
Incompatibilities: This medicinal product must not be mixed with other medicinal products.