Shingrix

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  INJ

shingles prevention

[immunocompromised pts, 18 yo and older]

Dose: 0.5 mL IM x1 at mo 0 and mo 1-2 for 2 total doses; Info: repeat dose if <4wk between 1st and 2nd dose

[immunocompetent pts, 50 yo and older]

Dose: 0.5 mL IM x2 doses 2-6mo apart; Info: repeat dose if <4wk between 1st and 2nd dose; search 'immunization' for epocrates Adult Immunization decision tool incl. links to CDC/ACIP schedules

renal dosing

[no adjustment]

renal impairment: no adjustment

HD/PD: no adjustment; no supplement

hepatic dosing

[no adjustment]

Peds Dosing .

Peds dosing is currently unavailable or not applicable for this drug.