SKYCellflu Quadrivalent Prefilled Syringe

SKYCellflu Quadrivalent Prefilled Syringe

vaccine, influenza

Manufacturer:

SK Bioscience

Distributor:

Biogenetech
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Inactivated quadrivalent sub-unit influenza vaccine [(surface antigens, (hemagglutinin & neuraminidase)]
Indications/Uses
Active immunization for prevention of flu disease caused by flu virus subtypes A & B for adult & childn ≥6 mth.
Dosage/Direction for Use
IM Administer in the deltoid muscle of the upper arm for adult & childn 36 mth; in anterolateral aspect of the thigh (or the deltoid muscle if muscle mass is adequate) in childn 6-35 mth. Adult & childn ≥6 mth 0.5 mL as single inj. Childn <9 yr not previously vaccinated or infected 2nd dose should be given after at least 4-wk interval.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to vaccine or formalin. History of severe hypersensitivity reaction &/or convulsive symptom to previous flu vaccination; Guillain-Barré syndrome or other neurological disorder w/in 6 wk of previous flu vaccination; anaphylaxis reaction; suspected allergic reaction eg, systemic rash. Febrile disease or acute infection. Fever.
Special Precautions
Patients w/ bleeding disorder eg, hemophilia & thrombocytopenia; on anticoagulant therapy. Pregnancy & lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Tenderness, pain, erythema/redness, induration/swelling; myalgia, fatigue/malaise, headache, diarrhea, vomiting, whining/annoyed, somnolence/exhausted, fever, arthralgia.
Drug Interactions
Immunological response may be affected w/ immunosuppressive therapy (eg, RT, antimetabolic, alkylating & cytotoxic agent, & supraphysiological corticosteroid doses) or immunodeficiency. False +ve serum test response after vaccination.
MIMS Class
Vaccines, Antisera & Immunologicals
ATC Classification
J07BB02 - influenza, inactivated, split virus or surface antigen ; Belongs to the class of influenza viral vaccines.
Presentation/Packing
Form
SKYCellflu Quadrivalent Prefilled Syringe inj
Packing/Price
0.5 mL x 10 × 1's;0.5 mL x 1's
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