Adacel Tdap Prefilled Syringe

Uses

Vaccine to prevent a bacterial infection.

Instructions

This medicine is given as an injection into a muscle.

Please tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the medicines you take. Include both prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Also tell them about any vitamins, herbal medicines, or anything else you take for your health.

Your doctor may prescribe other medications to reduce side effects. Follow instructions carefully.

Cautions

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine. Symptoms of an allergic reaction can include trouble breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness.

Speak with your health care provider before receiving any vaccinations.

Tell the doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Ask your pharmacist if this medicine can interact with any of your other medicines. Be sure to tell them about all the medicines you take.

Side Effects

The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.

• diarrhea
• headaches
• reaction at the area of the injection (pain, redness, swelling)
• pain in the joints
• muscle pain
• nausea
• pain near injection site

Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:

• dizziness
• fainting
• high fever
• muscle weakness
• feeling of numbness or tingling in your hands and feet
• seizures
• shortness of breath
• blurring or changes of vision

A few people may have an allergic reactions to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.

Extra

Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.

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