Comparing Adacel (Tdap) vs Boostrix (Tdap)
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| Adacel (Tdap) diphtheria toxoid / pertussis, acellular / tetanus toxoid Remove Adacel (Tdap) from your drug comparison | Boostrix (Tdap) diphtheria toxoid / pertussis, acellular / tetanus toxoid Remove Boostrix (Tdap) from your drug comparison | ||||||||||||||||
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Prescribed for Diphtheria Prophylaxis, Pertussis Prophylaxis, Tetanus Prophylaxis. Adacel (Tdap) may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Diphtheria Prophylaxis, Pertussis Prophylaxis, Tetanus Prophylaxis. Boostrix (Tdap) may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Adacel (Tdap) side effects document. |
See the full Boostrix (Tdap) side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Adacel (Tdap) prices |
View all Boostrix (Tdap) prices |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
No |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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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 LifeThe 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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N/A |
N/A |
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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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Pregnancy Category |
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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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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 213 drugs are known to interact with Adacel (Tdap):
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A total of 213 drugs are known to interact with Boostrix (Tdap):
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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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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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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N/A |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
