HIGHLIGHT
Comirnaty

Comirnaty

Manufacturer:

Pfizer

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Raxtozinameran [COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (nucleoside modified)]
Indications/Uses
Active immunisation to prevent COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 in childn 5-11 yr (10 mcg/0.3 mL) & individuals ≥12 yr (30 mcg/0.3 mL).
Dosage/Direction for Use
IM Inj in upper arm deltoid muscle. Administer regardless of prior COVID-19 vaccination status. Individuals ≥12 yr 30 mcg/0.3 mL as single dose. Childn 5-11 yr 10 mcg/0.3 mL as single dose. Individuals previously vaccinated w/ COVID-19 Administer at least 3 mth after most recent dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Severely immunocompromised individuals ≥12 yr & ≥5 yr May administer additional doses.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Not to be inj intravascularly, SC or intradermally. Postpone vaccination in individuals suffering from acute severe febrile illness or acute infection. Presence of minor infection &/or low-grade fever should not delay vaccination. Anaphylaxis. Monitor patients w/ symptoms indicative of myocarditis or pericarditis eg, acute & persisting chest pain, shortness of breath, or palpitations following vaccination. Anxiety-related reactions, including vasovagal reactions (syncope), hyperventilation or stress-related reactions (eg, dizziness, palpitations, increases in heart rate, alterations in BP, paraesthesia, hypoaesthesia & sweating). Immunocompromised individuals. Patients w/ thrombocytopenia or any coagulation disorder (eg, haemophilia). Closely observe patients for at least 30 min following vaccination. Concomitant use w/ anticoagulant or immunosuppressant therapy. May temporarily affect ability to drive or use machines. Infants <6 mth.
Adverse Reactions
Headache; diarrhoea; arthralgia, myalgia; inj site pain & swelling, fatigue, chills, pyrexia. Lymphadenopathy; nausea, vomiting; inj site redness. Myocarditis & pericarditis. Erythema multiforme.
MIMS Class
Vaccines, Antisera & Immunologicals
ATC Classification
J07BN01 - covid-19, RNA-based vaccine ; Belongs to the class of covid-19 vaccines.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Comirnaty inj 10 mcg/0.3 mL
Packing/Price
((multidose)) 2.25 mL x 10 × 1's; ((single dose)) 0.3 mL x 10 × 1's
Form
Comirnaty inj 30 mcg/0.3 mL
Packing/Price
((multidose)) 2.25 mL x 10 × 1's; ((single dose)) 0.3 mL x 10 × 1's
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