Boostrix

Alternate Name: Infanrix

Description: Boostrix is used to help prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis in patients who are at least 10 years old. There is currently no generic version of Boostrix available in the United States. The average Boostrix price is about $83 for one injection. By using our LowerMyRx savings offer, you can get a discount of up to 80% off of the cost of your Boostrix prescription at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Syringe

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Vaccine

Generic Available: No

Strength: 5-2.5-18.5 LF-MCG/0.5

Warnings: Severe muscle weakness, sleepiness, or drowsiness Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. This vaccine will not treat an active infection. If you have a diphtheria, tetanus, or pertussis infection, you will need medicine to treat the infection. This vaccine may increase your risk for severe nerve and muscle problems (including Guillain-Barré syndrome). Tell your doctor if your child has a bleeding disorder or a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Tell your doctor if your child has had a severe reaction to a vaccine, including fever or prolonged crying. Tell your doctor if your child was premature.

Food Warnings: Tell the doctor if your child is allergic to latex rubber or if your child has been sick or had a fever recently., This vaccine may cause the following problems:Guillain-Barré syndrome, Some foods and medicines can affect how DTaP vaccine works. Tell the doctor if your child is receiving a treatment or medicine that weakens your immune system (including cancer medicine, radiation treatment, or steroid medicines), or blood thinner (including warfarin).