Drug Information
| Drug Generic Name | PENTAVACCINE |
| Drug Class | VACCINES |
| Chapter | Immunological Products & Vaccines |
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A suspension containing diphtheria (D), tetanus (T) toxoids, inactivated pertussis bacteria (Pw) and the purified surface antigen of the hepatitis B virus (HBV), adsorbed on aluminium salts. This suspension is used to reconstitute the lyophilized Hib vaccine in a second vial. Dose: The preperation should under no circumstances be administered intravenously. By deep IM injection, at six weeks of age within the primary vaccination schedule which consists of three doses within the first six months of life, 0.5 ml. |
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