Boostrix

Alternate Name: Adacel

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: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have epilepsy, a weak immune system, unstable brain or nerve disorders, or a history of a stroke. Tell your doctor if you are sick or have a fever, or if you have a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome after you received a tetanus toxoid vaccine. This vaccine may increase your risk for severe nerve and muscle problems (including Guillain-Barré syndrome, brachial neuritis). Tell your doctor if you have an allergy to latex. The tip caps of the prefilled syringes may contain dry natural latex rubber. 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. Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Seizures Sudden numbness or weakness in your arms or legs Severe pain, redness, or swelling where the shot was given

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how Tdap vaccine works. Tell your doctor if you are receiving a treatment or medicine that weakens your immune system (including cancer medicine, radiation treatment, or steroid medicines)., Tell your doctor about any reaction you had after you received a vaccine. This includes fainting, seizures, a fever over 105 degrees F, or severe redness or swelling where the shot was given. Tell your doctor if you have a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome after you received a vaccine with tetanus., Call your doctor right away if you faint or have vision changes, numbness or tingling in your arms, hands, or feet, or a seizure after you receive this vaccine., Tell your doctor if you have an allergy to latex. The syringes may contain dry natural latex rubber., 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.