Gardasil 9 Injection

Gardasil 9 Injection is a vaccine designed to protect against several strains of the human papillomavirus, including those associated with cervical, vulvar, vaginal, and anal cancers, as well as genital warts. It is primarily used to prevent HPV infection and its associated diseases in both males and females. By stimulating the body’s immune response to human papillomavirus (HPV), Gardasil 9 Injection significantly reduces the risk of developing HPV-related cancers and genital warts. Gardasil 9 Injection is typically administered as a series of injections over several months to individuals between the age of 9 and 45 years. Each dose is administered intramuscularly, usually in the upper arm or thigh. It is important to follow the vaccination schedule closely and complete the full series to ensure maximum immunity against HPV.The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions (such as pain, swelling, or redness ), headache, fever, nausea, dizziness, tiredness. These reactions are usually temporary and subside within a few days. To cope with these side effects, individuals can take over-the-counter pain relievers if necessary, and rest as needed. It is important to consult a doctor if the side effects persist or worsen over time. While Gardasil 9 Injection is generally safe and well-tolerated, individuals with a history of severe allergic reactions to any component of the vaccine should avoid receiving Gardasil 9 Injection. Let your doctor also know if you have ever fainted with a previous injection or if you have a weak immune system. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before receiving the vaccine. This vaccine is not an alternative to routine cervical screening. You should still turn up for all scheduled appointments.

• Prevention of Genital warts (Skin bumps on or around the genital or anal area)
• Prevention of HPV-associated cancers

Gardasil 9 Injection stimulates the body to produce antibodies that, in future encounters with human papillomavirus (strains causing cervical, vulvar, vaginal, anal, oropharyngeal and other head and neck cancers), bind to the virus and prevent it from infecting cells.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Tiredness
• Fever

AlcoholCAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Gardasil 9 Injection. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Gardasil 9 Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Gardasil 9 Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

DrivingSAFE

Gardasil 9 Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

KidneyCAUTION

Gardasil 9 Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gardasil 9 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Gardasil 9 Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Gardasil 9 Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Gardasil 9 Injection, contact your doctor promptly for guidance on rescheduling or adjusting the vaccination schedule.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Vaccines