Gardasil 20 mcg Injection
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 02 June 2015
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Prevention of cervical, vulvar, vaginal, and anal cancers, genital warts, and HPV infections.
Dosage (summary)
3 doses of 0.5 ml IM: 0, 2, and 6 months; 2 doses for ages 9-13.
Special Populations
- HIV-infected individuals
- Elderly (above 45 years)
- Children under 9 years
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety not established; avoid during pregnancy; may be given during lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Concomitant use with hepatitis B vaccine
- Analgesics
- Anti-inflammatory drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to vaccine components
Common side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Erythema
- Pain at injection site
Counselling Points
- Complete vaccination course
- Monitor for 15 mins post-injection
- Inform about potential side effects
Serious warnings
- Caution in individuals with coagulation disorders
- Risk of anaphylaxis
- Not for treatment of active HPV diseases
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