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Cervarix Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Indications

CERVARIX (human papillomavirus bivalent vaccine) ® is indicated for the prevention of the following diseases caused by oncogenic human papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18 [see Clinical Studies]:

  • cervical cancer,
  • cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) grade 2 or worse and adenocarcinoma in situ, and
  • cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) grade 1.

CERVARIX (human papillomavirus bivalent vaccine) is approved for use in females 10 through 25 years of age.

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Cervarix Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is a vaccine used to prevent cancer of the cervix. It is also used to prevent abnormal tissue growth in the cervix that can lead to cancer. 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 cancer or other diseases caused by the types of HPV in the vaccine.

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Cervarix - User Reviews

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