GARDASIL IM Uses
Table of Contents
- >>Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
This medication is a vaccine used to prevent cancer of the cervix, vagina, and the area around the outside of the vagina (vulva). It is also used to prevent genital warts and abnormal tissue growth in the cervix/vagina/vulva that can lead to cancer in women. These conditions are commonly caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). Vaccines work by increasing the body's natural defense (immunity) against the virus.
This medication does not protect against all types of HPV, only the types in the vaccine. It is used to prevent the diseases and will not treat active cervical/vaginal/vulvar cancer, genital warts, or other diseases caused by the types of HPV in the vaccine.
How To Use GARDASIL IM
Read the Patient Information Leaflet available from your health care provider before being given this vaccine. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
This vaccine is given by injection into the muscle of the thigh or upper arm by a health care professional. This vaccine must not be injected directly into a vein.
Before using, shake the medication well. It should be a white, cloudy liquid after shaking. Check the product visually for particles or discoloration. If either is present, do not use the liquid.
This vaccine is given as 3 separate doses. The second dose should be given 2 months after the first dose, and the third dose should be given 6 months after the first dose. The vaccination schedule should be followed closely for the vaccine to be most effective.
