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Boostrix is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Boostrix also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Boostrix depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Boostrix are Erythema, Tenderness to touch, Swelling. Some other side effects of Boostrix have been listed ahead. These side effects of Boostrix are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Boostrix's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Boostrix's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Boostrix is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Infections, Fever, Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Boostrix are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Boostrix have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Boostrix is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Boostrix is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Boostrix safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Boostrix safely.
Is the use of Boostrix safe during breastfeeding?
Boostrix does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Boostrix on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Boostrix on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Boostrix on the Liver?
Boostrix is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Boostrix on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Boostrix for the heart.
Boostrix should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Boostrix unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Boostrix habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Boostrix.
Interaction between Food and Boostrix
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Boostrix together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Boostrix
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Boostrix with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 925
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April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1433