Comparing Adacel (Tdap) vs Boostrix (Tdap)
| Adacel (Tdap) | Boostrix (Tdap) |
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| Adacel (Tdap) (diphtheria toxoid / pertussis, acellular / tetanus toxoid) | Boostrix (Tdap) (diphtheria toxoid / pertussis, acellular / tetanus toxoid) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Pertussis Prophylaxis, Diphtheria Prophylaxis, Tetanus Prophylaxis. Adacel (Tdap) may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Pertussis Prophylaxis, Diphtheria Prophylaxis, Tetanus Prophylaxis. Boostrix (Tdap) may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Tetanus Prophylaxis
Pertussis Prophylaxis
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| More about Adacel (Tdap) (diphtheria toxoid / pertussis, acellular / tetanus toxoid) | More about Boostrix (Tdap) (diphtheria toxoid / pertussis, acellular / tetanus toxoid) | ||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
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Adacel (Tdap) has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Boostrix (Tdap) has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Adacel (Tdap) side effects in more detail. |
See also: Boostrix (Tdap) side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Adacel (Tdap) prices |
View all Boostrix (Tdap) prices |
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| Other diphtheria toxoid / pertussis, acellular / tetanus toxoid brands include: Boostrix (Tdap) | Other diphtheria toxoid / pertussis, acellular / tetanus toxoid brands include: Adacel (Tdap) | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 276 drugs are known to interact with Adacel (Tdap):
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A total of 276 drugs are known to interact with Boostrix (Tdap):
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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