Manufacturer: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Human Papillomavirus Bivalent(Types 16 and 18), Vaccine, Recombinant
Prefilled Syringe of 0.5ml Suspension For Injection
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Cervarix Vaccine is administered by injection to females aged between 9 and 45 years. The injection will be given in two or three doses several months apart. It is given by your doctor or nurse, who will make sure you get the right amount. It’s important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well.
HPV vaccines stimulate the body to produce antibodies that, in future encounters with HPV, bind to the virus and prevent it from infecting cells. The current HPV vaccines are based on virus-like particles (VLPs) that are formed by HPV surface components.
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Cervarix is a prescription medicine used as a vaccine used to prevent Cancer of the Cervix caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Cervarix may be used alone or with other medications. Cervarix belongs to a class of drugs called Viral Vaccines
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cervarix
Injection site redness
Injection site pain
Joint pain
Muscle pain
Tiredness
Headache
Upset stomach
A severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to a vaccine component or following a prior dose of HPV vaccine is a contraindication to receipt of HPV vaccine.
Cervarix Vaccine is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cervarix Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Cervarix Vaccine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
caused by oncogenic human papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18 [see Clinical Studies]: cervical cancer, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) Grade 2 or worse and adenocarcinoma in situ, and. cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) Grade 1.
Some products that may interact with this vaccine include: drugs that weaken the immune system (including cyclosporine, tacrolimus, cancer chemotherapy, corticosteroids such as prednisone).
Kindly do not self administer.
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines
Cervarix Vaccine is used for the prevention of cervical cancer.
It is usually given by injection into the muscle of the upper arm.
Remain seated for atleast 15 minutes after the injection as it may cause dizziness or fainting.
It does not protect against every type of HPV. Take precautions against sexually transmitted disease and follow your doctor’s advice.
It does not cure an existing HPV infection. But, it can protect you from other different strains of HPV.
Consult with your doctor if you forget to take a scheduled dose.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. What is Cervarix Vaccine used for?
Cervarix Vaccine is used in females, for the prevention of cervical cancer. It protects a woman from the infection caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18.
Q. Who should get vaccinated?
Cervarix Vaccine is best given as early as possible to adolescent girls between 11 and 12 years of age. It is also recommended for all females lying between 13 and 26 years of age who did not get the vaccine when they were younger. It can be given to females within the age of 9 to 45 years. However, the dose and schedule of vaccine will depend on the age of the person.
Q. Can I have Cervarix Vaccine if I am not a virgin anymore? And will it still be effective?
Yes, you can still get the vaccine even if you have had sexual intercourse. There are 100 types of Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Even if you already have one strain of HPV, you can still get benefit from the vaccine because it can protect you from other strains that you don't yet have.
Q. I didn't get the last dose of the Cervarix Vaccine. Do I need to start over again?
No, you can just continue from where you left off. Usually a 3 dose schedule of Cervarix Vaccine is recommended. The second dose should be given 1 to 2 months after the first one, and the third one should be given after 6 months of the second one. However, if the last dose is delayed, the series does not need to be restarted and you may continue the treatment from where you left. Please let your doctor know and he/she will suggest when to give you the missed dose.
Q. Is Pap smear test (a method of cervical screening) still necessary if I have already taken the Cervarix Vaccine?
Yes, vaccinated women will still need regular cervical cancer screening because the vaccine protects against most but not all HPV types that can cause cervical cancer.
Q. How well does Cervarix Vaccine work?
Cervarix Vaccine works extremely well. Clinical trials have shown that these types of vaccines provide close to 100% protection against cervical cancer and infection caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18.
Q. Does Cervarix Vaccine carry any health risks or side effects?
Overall, the effects are usually mild. The most common side effects include soreness, swelling or redness at the injection site. Sometimes dizziness or fainting occurs after the injection, sitting for 15 minutes after the injection can reduce the risk of fainting. In addition, headaches, nausea, vomiting, fatigue or weakness may also occur.
Q. Do I need to worry about HPV if my partner and I always use a condom?
If your partner has HPV infection (with or without symptoms), you can still be infected with HPV even if you always use condom. This is because a condom can not provide 100% protection from any sexually transmitted infection. Furthermore, HPV is mostly transmitted during sexual intercourse, but it can also be transmitted, due to oral sex or during genital to genital contact.
