Stablix immunization for the prevention
of tetanus consists of two primary doses of
0.5 ml given intramuscularly at least four
weeks apart followed by the third dose 
At least 6 months later.
Stablix is used for Tetanus prevention
and in particular; Post-exposure tetanus
prophylaxis for recent wounds that may
have been contaminated with tetanus
spores in subjects who have not had any
primary vaccination or for whom primary
vaccination is incomplete or uncertain. At
least two doses with at least one month
interval will be required to provide basic
protection in a previously unimmunized
person, and additional booster doses
will be required to maintain protection
overtime.
National immunization schedules will
provide more details.
Stablix may be given at the same time
as BCG, measles, rubella, mumps, polio
(OPV and IPV), hepatitis B, Haemophillus
influenza type b, yellow fever vaccines
and vitamin A supplementation.

a) Do not use Stablix vaccine if you have:
A severe reaction to a previous dose of
Stablix.

b) Take special care with Stablix vaccine
if you have:
Immunodeficiency
Person infected with Human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV), whatever
asymptomatic or symptomatic, should be
immunized with Stablix vaccine according
to standard schedules.
c) Using other medicines and Stablix
vaccine
No interaction studies have been
performed.
d) Pregnancy and breast-feeding
There is no evidence that Stablix
administered safely during pregnancy
even during the first trimester.
e) Driving and using machines
There is no evidence that Stablix Vaccine
affect on the ability to drive and use
machines.
Important information about some of
the ingredients of Stablix Vaccine.
Stablix Vaccine contains purified tetanus
toxoid.

The toxoid is adsorbed onto 3 mg/
ml, aluminum phosphate.

Stablix Vaccine will be given to you by a
doctor or nurse.
- Shake well before use.
- A sterile needle and a sterile syringe
should be used for each injection.
- Multi-dose vials of Stablix from which
one or more doses of vaccine have
been removed during an immunization
session may be used in subsequent
immunization session for up to a
maximum 4 weeks, provided that all
of following, conditions are met (as
described in the WHO policy statement:
The use of opened multi-dose vials in
subsequent immunization session, WHO/
V&B/00.09):
• The expiry date has not passed.
• The vaccine is stored under appropriate
cold chain conditions.
• The vaccine vial septum has not been
submerged in water.
• Aseptic technique has been used to
withdraw all doses.
If you have any further questions on the
use of this product, ask your doctor or
health care provider or pharmacist.

Like all medicine, Stablix can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Rare and mild. Some temporary tenderness and redness at the site of the injection and occasional fever.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.

- Keep out of the reach and sight of
children.
- Do not use Stablix vaccine after the
expiry date which is stated on the outer
carton after EXP. The expiry date refers
to the last day of that month.
- Store in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C). Do
not freeze. Protect from light.
- Once opened, multi-dose vials should
be kept between 2°C to 8°C. Multidose
vials of Stablix from which one
or more doses of vaccine have been
removed during an immunization
session may be used in subsequent
immunization sessions for up to a
maximum of 4 weeks, provided that all
of the following conditions are met (as
described in the WHO policy statement:
The use of opened multi-dose vials in
subsequent immunization sessions.
WHO/V&B/00.09):
• The expiry date has not passed.
• The vaccines are stored under appropriate cold chain conditions.
• The vaccine vial septum has not been submerged in water.
• Aseptic technique has been used to withdraw all doses.
- Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.
Your doctor or nurse will dispose of this medicine. These measures will help to protect the environment.