Cervarix (Intramuscular)

Generic name:human papillomavirus vaccine (intramuscular route) [ HUE-man-pap-ah-LOH-mah-VYE-rus-VAX-een ]
Drug class:Viral vaccines

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 10, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Cervarix
• Gardasil
• Gardasil 9

Available Dosage Forms:

• Suspension

Therapeutic Class: Vaccine

Uses for Cervarix

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine helps prevent anal, cervical, vulvar, vaginal, oropharyngeal (mouth and throat), or head and neck cancer, genital warts, and abnormal or precancerous diseases of the anus, cervix, vagina, and vulva in girls and women 9 to 45 years of age.

This vaccine also helps prevent anal, oropharyngeal (mouth and throat), or head and neck cancer, genital warts, and abnormal or precancerous diseases of the anus in boys and men 9 to 45 years of age. This vaccine will not treat these diseases or protect you against diseases that are caused by other HPV types. The vaccine will not protect you against other sexually transmitted diseases that are not caused by HPV.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is an active immunizing agent used to prevent infection caused by human papillomavirus. It works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the virus. HPV infection is usually a sexually transmitted disease (STD) and is easily spread by having sex with an infected person.

This vaccine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

Before using Cervarix

In deciding to use a vaccine, the risks of taking the vaccine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this vaccine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of human papillomavirus vaccine in children younger than 9 years of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of human papillomavirus vaccine have not been performed in the geriatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different me...