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Human papillomavirus type 18 L1 capsid protein antigen

Generic Name
Human papillomavirus type 18 L1 capsid protein antigen
Brand Names
Cervarix, Gardasil, Gardasil 9
Drug Type
Biotech
Unique Ingredient Identifier
J2D279PEM5

Overview

Human papillomavirus type 18 L1 capsid protein antigen is contained in Gardasil, or a recombinant Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) vaccine for intramuscular injection. It is an immunization for young men and women 9-26 years of age for the prevention of diseases caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) types 6, 11, 16 and 18. The vaccine is prepared from the purified virus-like particles (VLPs) of the major capsid (L1) protein of HPV Types 6, 11, 16, and 18, which are produced by separate fermentations in recombinant Saccharomyces cerevisiae and self-assembled into VLPs.

Indication

No indication information available.

Associated Conditions

  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infections
  • Infection caused by human papillomavirus type 18

Clinical Trials

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FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
A-S Medication Solutions
50090-4958
INTRAMUSCULAR
40 ug in 0.5 mL
5/15/2025
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
0006-4119
INTRAMUSCULAR
40 ug in 0.5 mL
3/25/2025
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
0006-4121
INTRAMUSCULAR
40 ug in 0.5 mL
3/25/2025

EMA Drug Approvals

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
Gardasil™ Vaccine Syringe
SIN13228P
SOLUTION, STERILE
20 mcg
12/5/2006
Gardasil™ Vaccine Vial
SIN13227P
SOLUTION, STERILE
20 mcg
12/5/2006
GARDASIL 9 SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION
SIN15141P
INJECTION, SUSPENSION
40 mcg
12/16/2016

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Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
GARDASIL
Merck Canada Inc
02283190
Suspension - Intramuscular
20 MCG / 0.5 ML
8/16/2006
GARDASIL 9
Merck Canada Inc
02437058
Suspension - Intramuscular
40 MCG / 0.5 ML
3/18/2015
CERVARIX
02342227
Suspension - Intramuscular
20 MCG / 0.5 ML
2/10/2010

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