Gardasil 9 (Human Papillomavirus HPV Types 6 11 16 18 31 33 45 52 58)
Brand: Gardasil 9
Active Ingredient(s): Human Papillomavirus HPV Types 6 11 16 18 31 33 45 52 58
Strength: 1 unit
Pack Size: 0.5 mL Suspension for Injection
Store in the refrigerator.
DIN: 02437058
Manufacturer: Merck Canada Inc. (Canada)
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Description
Gardasil 9 (Human Papillomavirus HPV Types 6 11 16 18 31 33 45 52 58) used to protect against a virus called Human Papillomavirus (HPV). It is typically used to prevent genital warts, cervical cancer (the lower end of the womb), vaginal, vulvar, and anal cancers (the opening where stool leaves the body), and certain abnormal growths in the vagina, vulva, and cervix that may lead to cancer in girls and women 9 to 45 years of age. It is also used to protect boys and men 9 through 45 years of age genital warts, anal cancers, and abnormal and precancerous anal lesions.
Additional information
Gardasil 9 (Human Papillomavirus HPV Types 6 11 16 18 31 33 45 52 58) is typically administered as 3 separate injections into the upper arm or thigh muscle. The second dose is given 2 months after the first dose, and the third dose is given 6 months after the first dose. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. It will be given to you by a doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinical setting. If you forget a dose, contact your pharmacist. WARNING: Like all vaccines, Gardasil 9 may not fully protect 100% of those who get the vaccine. People cannot get HPV or any of these diseases from Gardasil 9. Use with caution in patients receiving anticoagulant (blood thinning) therapy, bleeding/hematoma (collection of blood outside the blood vessel) may occur from the administration. This vaccine should not be used for the treatment of active genital warts or cervical (the lower end of the womb) and vaginal cancers. It does not prevent any other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, or HIV. Condoms should still be used to prevent STDs even after you have received the vaccine. In addition to its desired action, this medication may cause some side effects, notably: It may cause a general feeling of discomfort or illness, fainting, sore throat, swollen glands, and tiredness. It may cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, nausea and vomiting. It may cause fever, muscle aches, pain, swelling, itching, or redness at the place of injection. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, including severe allergic reactions to yeast (a vaccine component), or after a previous dose of or human papillomavirus (types 6, 11, 16, 18) vaccine (recombinant). Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Gardasil 9 (Human Papillomavirus HPV Types 6 11 16 18 31 33 45 52 58)
Warning
Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.
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