Cervarix is a vaccine that is used to prevent the development of human papillomavirus dangerous strains – 16 and 18. It is used to vaccinate girls from 10 to 25 years old. Before the introduction, the doctor must make sure that there are no contraindications and the risk of an allergic reaction.
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- 1 Composition and form of release of the drug Cervarix
- 2 In what cases is it used?
- 3 Instructions for using the vaccine
- 4 Use during pregnancy and lactation
- 5 Application in childhood
- 6 Consequences of non-compliance with dosages
- 7 Possible side effects
- 8 Contraindications for use
- 9 Influence on the ability to drive a car and work with machinery
- 10 Interactions with other drugs
- 11 Terms and conditions of storage
- 12 Can you buy without a prescription?
- 13 Medicine analogs
- 14 Reviews about the drug
Composition and form of release of the drug Cervarix
Cervarix is available as a suspension for injection. The vaccine contains the following active ingredients:
- human papillomavirus type 16L1 protein;
- human papillomavirus 18L1 protein.
Sodium chloride, water for injection and aluminum hydroxide are used as additional components.
In what cases is it used?
The drug is prescribed to prevent the development of precancerous lesions of the genitals and cervical cancer. In this case, the vaccine is used for women and girls between the ages of 10 and 25.
Cervarix is also used to prevent the development of chronic or acute infections that result from human papillomavirus infection and cellular disorders.
Instructions for using the vaccine
The vaccine is used for intramuscular administration in the area of the deltoid muscle. The medicine cannot be administered intravenously.
Shake the bottle or syringe well. The suspension should have a whitish color. If the vaccine contains particles, an unpleasant odor or a change in color, then its use should be discarded.
A single dosage for girls from 10 years old and adult women is 0.5 ml. For primary immunization, 3 injections are given according to the scheme 0-1-6 months. There is no information about the need for revaccination.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
Special controlled studies on the use of Cervarix in pregnant women and women during lactation. In the course of experimental studies, no information was received on the possible negative impact of the vaccine on fetal development.
As a result of animal studies, it was found that there is a possibility of excretion of antibodies to the vaccine antigen in milk.
In experimental animal studies, it has been shown that it is possible to isolate antibodies to vaccine antigens in milk.
Application in childhood
The vaccine is used for girls from 10 years of age.
Consequences of non-compliance with dosages
There were no cases of overdose.
Possible side effects
There may be side effects after using this vaccine. There is a risk of damage to the following systems:
- circulatory – lymphadenopathy;
- nervous – headaches, dizziness, loss of consciousness and vasovagal reaction;
- digestive – diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea;
- musculoskeletal – joint pain, pain.
Sometimes there are skin reactions in the form of a rash, urticaria and itching. Among the common disorders, the following pathological conditions are possible:
- fast fatiguability;
- allergic reaction;
- fever;
- redness and swelling at the injection site;
- angioedema.
If side effects occur, you should immediately consult a doctor. If necessary, he will prescribe symptomatic therapy.
Contraindications for use
The use of the vaccine should be abandoned in case of hypersensitivity to its components. Temporary contraindications include an acute febrile state and a period of exacerbation of a chronic disease.
Influence on the ability to drive a car and work with machinery
Specialists have not conducted special studies to determine the effect of the vaccine on the ability to drive a car or work with machinery. However, the general condition of the patient and the risk of side effects should be taken into account.
Interactions with other drugs
Cervarix can be used together with a vaccine for the prevention of whooping cough, diphtheria, tetanus.
With the simultaneous administration of Cervarix and the Twinrix vaccine, no interaction is observed that would negatively affect the production of antibodies to human papillomavirus and hepatitis A antigens.
When vaccines are used simultaneously, drugs must be administered at different sites.
About 60% of women who were injected with such drugs were taking hormonal contraceptives. They do not affect the effectiveness of the vaccine.
Terms and conditions of storage
The medicinal product is recommended to be stored in a refrigerator at a temperature of 2-8 ° C. It is important that the vaccine is stored only in its original packaging. It must not be frozen. If the medication has been defrosted, then you should stop using it.
If the vaccine is temporarily stored without refrigeration, a single dose of the drug will remain stable if the drug has been stored for more than 3 days at a temperature of 8 to 25 ° C. At temperatures from 25 to 37 ° C, stability will be observed only during the day.
Can you buy without a prescription?
The vaccine is only sold with a doctor’s prescription.
Medicine analogs
The Gardasil vaccine can be used as a replacement for Cervarix . It is quadrivalent and is prescribed to prevent the development of human papillomavirus types 6,11, 16 and 18. The drug is administered intramuscularly. The course of vaccination is carried out according to the scheme 0-2-6 months. For vaccination of children from 9 to 13 years old, a two-phase administration scheme of 0–6 months is prescribed.
Reviews about the drug
The doctor prescribed vaccination with Cervarix. It was carried out in 3 stages. The second injection was given a month, and the third six months later. After administration of the drug, no side effects were observed.
Valeria At the age of 16, the doctor recommended that my daughter be vaccinated to prevent the development of cervical cancer. Before the introduction of the drug, the doctor made sure that there were no contraindications. Several years have passed since the vaccination. There are no signs of human papillomavirus development.
Sofia To eliminate warts, the doctor prescribed treatment and further vaccination. After the injection of the drug, I felt a slight headache, but it passed quite quickly. No more growths appeared.
Maria Cervarix is a bivalent vaccine for the prevention of human papillomavirus development. The composition contains a mixture of virus-like particles of recombined human papillomavirus proteins. Before use, the doctor must make sure that there is no allergic reaction.
