Excipients in Routinely Recommended Vaccines

Updated August 31, 2023

The information in this table is for vaccines routinely recommended for use in the US. Unless otherwise specified in the amount per dose column, the information is for doses of 0.5 milliliter (mL).

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ExcipientPurposeVaccine NameVaccine TypeAmount per 0.5 mL Dose
Ammonium SulfateProtein PurifierActHIBHibIngredient in purification
Bovine CaseinMedium NutrientActHIBHibAmount not specified in package insert
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentActHIBHib<0.5 mcg
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityActHIBHib0.4% sodium chloride in diluent
SucroseStabilizerActHIBHib8.5%
2-PhenoxyethanolStabilizerAdacelTdap3.3 mg (0.6% v/v) (not as a preservative)
Aluminum PhosphateAdjuvantAdacelTdap1.5 mg (0.33 mg aluminum)
Ammonium SulfateProtein PurifierAdacelTdapIngredient in purification
Bovine, Casamino AcidStabilizerAdacelTdapAmount not specified in package insert
Dimethyl-beta-cyclodextrinMedium NutrientAdacelTdapAmount not specified in package insert
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentAdacelTdap≤5 mcg
GlutaraldehydeInactivating AgentAdacelTdap<50 ng (residual)
Albumin, Egg (Ovalbumin)Residual MediumAfluria QuadInfluenza≤1 mcg
Beta-PropiolactoneViral InactivatorAfluria QuadInfluenza≤1.5 ng
Calcium ChlorideMedium NutrientAfluria QuadInfluenza0.5 mcg
Neomycin SulfateAntimicrobialAfluria QuadInfluenza≤81.8 ng
Phosphate BufferBufferAfluria QuadInfluenza20 mcg monobasic potassium phosphate
80 mcg monobasic sodium phosphate
300 mcg diabasic sodium phosphate
Polymyxin BAntimicrobialAfluria QuadInfluenza≤14 ng
Potassium ChlorideBufferAfluria QuadInfluenza20 mcg
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityAfluria QuadInfluenza4.1 mg sodium chloride
Sodium TaurodeoxycholateProtein PurifierAfluria QuadInfluenza≤10 ppm (residual)
SucroseStabilizerAfluria QuadInfluenza<10 mcg
ThimerosalPreservativeAfluria QuadInfluenza24.5 mcg mercury only in multi-dose vial; none in single dose
AS01EAdjuvantAREXVYRSVAS01E adjuvant is composed of 25 mcg of 3-O-desacyl-4’-monophosphoryl lipid A (MPL) from Salmonella minnesota and 25 mcg of QS-21, a saponin purified from plant extract Quillaja saponaria Molina, combined in a liposomal formulation.
CholesterolLipid in AS01EAREXVYRSV0.125 mg
DNAResidual MediumAREXVYRSV≤0.80 ng/mg
DOPCLipid in AS01EAREXVYRSV0.5 mg
Host cell proteinsResidual mediumAREXVYRSV≤2.0%
Phosphate BufferBufferAREXVYRSV0.83 mg potassium dihydrogen phosphate
0.26 mg dipotassium phosphate
Polysorbate 80SurfactantAREXVYRSV0.18 mg
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityAREXVYRSV4.4 mg sodium chloride
TrehaloseStabilizerAREXVYRSV14.7 mg
AsparagineMedium nutrientBCG VaccineBCGAmount not specified in package insert
Citric AcidMedium nutrientBCG VaccineBCGAmount not specified in package insert
GlycerinMedium nutrientBCG VaccineBCGAmount not specified in package insert
Iron ammonium citrateMedium NutrientBCG VaccineBCGAmount not specified in package insert
LactoseStabilizerBCG VaccineBCGAmount not specified in package insert
Magnesium SulfateMedium NutrientBCG VaccineBCGAmount not specified in package insert
Potassium PhosphateMedium nutrientBCG VaccineBCGAmount not specified in package insert
Aluminum HydroxideAdjuvantBexseroMeningococcal B1.5 mg (0.519 mg aluminum)
HistidineMedium NutrientBexseroMeningococcal B0.776 mg
KanamycinAntimicrobialBexseroMeningococcal B<0.01 mcg
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityBexseroMeningococcal B3.125 mg sodium chloride
SucroseStabilizerBexseroMeningococcal B10 mg
Aluminum HydroxideAdjuvantBioThraxAnthrax1.2 mg/mL
Amino AcidMedium NutrientBioThraxAnthraxAmount not specified in package insert
Benzethonium ChloridePreservativeBioThraxAnthrax25 mcg/mL
FormaldehydePreservativeBioThraxAnthrax100 mcg/mL
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityBioThraxAnthrax0.85% sodium chloride
SucroseMedium NutrientBioThraxAnthraxAmount not specified in package insert
VitaminsMedium NutrientBioThraxAnthraxIngredient in growth medium
Aluminum HydroxideAdjuvantBoostrixTdap≤0.39 mg aluminum
Bovine CaseinMedium NutrientBoostrixTdapAmount not specified in package insert
Bovine ExtractMedium NutrientBoostrixTdapAmount not specified in package insert
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentBoostrixTdap≤100 mcg (residual)
GlutaraldehydeInactivating AgentBoostrixTdapAmount not specified in package insert
Polysorbate 80SurfactantBoostrixTdap≤100 mcg (Tween 80)
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityBoostrixTdap4.4 mg sodium chloride
TromethamineStabilizerComirnaty (PfizerCOVID-190.06 mg/0.3 mL dose
(4-hydroxybutyl)azanediyl) bis(hexane-6,1-diyl)bis(2-hexyldecanoate)LipidComirnaty (Pfizer)COVID-190.43 mg/0.3 mL dose
1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine [DSPC])LipidComirnaty (Pfizer)COVID-190.09 mg/0.3 mL dose
CholesterolLipidComirnaty (Pfizer)COVID-190.2 mg/0.3 mL dose
Phosphate BufferBufferComirnaty (Pfizer)COVID-190.07 mg/0.3 mL dose diabasic sodium phosphate dihydrate
0.36 mg/0.3 mL dose sodium chloride
0.01 mg/0.3 mL dose monobasic potassium phosphate
Polyethylene GlycolLipidComirnaty (Pfizer)COVID-190.05 mg 2[(polyethylene glycol)-2000]-N,N-ditetradecylacetamide/0.3 mL dose
SucroseStabilizerComirnaty (Pfizer)COVID-1931 ng/0.3 mL dose
Tromethamine HydrochlorideStabilizerComirnaty (Pfizer)COVID-190.4 mg/0.3 mL dose
2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HBCD)Stabilizer, solventCOVID-19 vaccine by JanssenCOVID-1925.5 mg
Amino AcidMedium NutrientCOVID-19 vaccine by Janssen*COVID-19Amount not specified in package insert
Citric Acid MonohydrateMedium nutrientCOVID-19 vaccine by Janssen*COVID-190.14 mg
DNAResidual MediumCOVID-19 vaccine by Janssen*COVID-19≤3 ng Host Cell DNA
EthanolSolventCOVID-19 vaccine by Janssen*COVID-192.04 mg
Host cell proteinsResidual mediumCOVID-19 vaccine by Janssen*COVID-19≤0.15 mcg
Polysorbate 80SurfactantCOVID-19 vaccine by Janssen*COVID-190.16 mg
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityCOVID-19 vaccine by Janssen*COVID-192.19 mg Sodium chloride
Trisodium citrate dihydrateAcid stabilizerCOVID-19 vaccine by Janssen*COVID-192.02 mg
2-PhenoxyethanolStabilizerDaptacelDTaP3.3 mg (0.6% v/v) (not as a preservative)
Aluminum PhosphateAdjuvantDaptacelDTaP1.5 mg (0.33 mg aluminum)
Ammonium SulfateProtein PurifierDaptacelDTaPIngredient in purification
Bovine, Casamino AcidStabilizerDaptacelDTaPAmount not specified in package insert
Dimethyl-beta-cyclodextrinMedium NutrientDaptacelDTaPAmount not specified in package insert
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentDaptacelDTaP≤5 mcg (residual)
GlutaraldehydeInactivating AgentDaptacelDTaP<50 ng (residual)
Aluminum PhosphateAdjuvantDTDT1.5 mg
Bovine CaseinMedium NutrientDTDTAmount not specified in package insert
DextroseMedium NutrientDTDTAmount not specified in package insert
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentDTDT<100 mcg
Salts, InorganicMedium NutrientDTDTSodium chloride – Amount not specified in Package Insert
VitaminsMedium NutrientDTDTIngredient in growth medium
AluminumAdjuvantEngerix-BHepB0.5 mg/mL aluminum as aluminum hydroxide
Phosphate BuffersBufferEngerix-BHepB0.9 mg/mL Disodium phosphate dihydrate
0.7 mg/mL Sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityEngerix-BHepB9 mg/mL sodium chloride
YeastMedium NutrientEngerix-BHepB≤5% yeast protein
Cetyltrimethlyammonium Bromide (CTAB)Protein PurifierFluadInfluenza≤12 mcg
Egg ProteinResidual MediumFluadInfluenza<0.4 mcg
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentFluadInfluenza≤10 mcg
HydrocortisoneMedium NutrientFluadInfluenza≤0.0025 ng
KanamycinAntimicrobialFluadInfluenza≤0.03 mcg
MF59AdjuvantFluadInfluenzaAmount not specified in package insert
NeomycinAntimicrobialFluadInfluenza≤0.02 mcg
Polysorbate 80SurfactantFluadInfluenza1.175 mg
Sodium Citrate DihydrateBufferFluadInfluenza0.66 mg
Sorbitan TrioleateStabilizerFluadInfluenza1.175 mg
SqualeneAdjuvantFluadInfluenza9.75 mg
Albumin, Egg (Ovalbumin)Residual MediumFluad QuadInfluenza≤1.5 mcg
Beta-propiolactoneViral InactivatorFluad QuadInfluenza<0.050 mcg
Cetyltrimethlyammonium Bromide (CTAB)Protein PurifierFluad QuadInfluenza≤ 18 mcg
Citric Acid MonohydrateMedium nutrientFluad QuadInfluenza0.04 mg
DNAResidual MediumFluad QuadInfluenza≤ 25.2 mcg MDCK cell protein
≤ 10 ng MDCK cell DNA
HydrocortisoneMedium NutrientFluad QuadInfluenza≤0.005 ng
KanamycinAntimicrobialFluad QuadInfluenza≤0.03 mcg
MF59AdjuvantFluad QuadInfluenzaAmount not specified in package insert
NeomycinAntimicrobialFluad QuadInfluenza≤0.02 mcg
Polysorbate 80SurfactantFluad QuadInfluenza≤1500 1.175 mcg
Sodium Citrate DihydrateBufferFluad QuadInfluenza0.66 mg
Sorbitan TrioleateStabilizerFluad QuadInfluenza1.175 mg
SqualeneAdjuvantFluad QuadInfluenza9.75 mg
Albumin, Egg (Ovalbumin)Residual MediumFluarix QuadInfluenza≤0.05 mcg
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentFluarix QuadInfluenza≤5 mcg
Gentamicin SulfateAntimicrobialFluarix QuadInfluenza≤0.15 mcg
HydrocortisoneMedium NutrientFluarix QuadInfluenza≤0.0015 mcg
Octoxynol-10 (Triton X-100)SurfactantFluarix QuadInfluenza≤0.115 mg
Polysorbate 80 (Tween 80)SurfactantFluarix QuadInfluenza≤0.550 mg (Tween 80)
Sodium DeoxycholateSurfactantFluarix QuadInfluenza≤65 mcg
VitaminsProtein PurifierFluarix QuadInfluenza≤0.135 mg α-tocopheryl hydrogen succinate
Amino AcidMedium NutrientFlublok QuadInfluenzaIngredient in growth medium
DNAResidual MediumFlublok QuadInfluenza≤10 ng
Octoxynol-10 (Triton X-100)SurfactantFlublok QuadInfluenza≤100 mcg
Phosphate BufferBufferFlublok QuadInfluenza0.195 mcg monobasic sodium phosphate
1.3 mg dibasic sodium phosphate
Polysorbate 20SurfactantFlublok QuadInfluenza≤27.5 mcg (Tween 20)
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityFlublok QuadInfluenza4.4 mg sodium chloride
VitaminsProtein PurifierFlublok QuadInfluenzaIngredient in growth medium
Beta-PropiolactoneViral InactivatorFlucelvax QuadInfluenza<0.5 mcg
Cetyltrimethlyammonium Bromide (CTAB)Protein PurifierFlucelvax QuadInfluenza≤18 mcg
DNAResidual MediumFlucelvax QuadInfluenza≤10 ng MDCK cell
Polysorbate 80 (Tween 80)SurfactantFlucelvax QuadInfluenza≤1500 mcg (Tween 80)
ThimerosalPreservativeFlucelvax QuadInfluenza<25 mcg mercury only in multi-dose vial; none in single dose
Albumin, Egg (Ovalbumin)Residual MediumFlulaval QuadInfluenza≤0.3 mcg
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentFlulaval QuadInfluenza≤25 mcg
Polysorbate 80SurfactantFlulaval QuadInfluenza≤887 mcg
Sodium DeoxycholateSurfactantFlulaval QuadInfluenza≤50 mcg
VitaminsProtein PurifierFlulaval QuadInfluenza≤320 mcg α-tocopheryl hydrogen succinate
Albumin, Egg (Ovalbumin)Residual MediumFluMist QuadInfluenza≤0.024 mcg/0.2mL dose
ArginineFluMist QuadInfluenza2.42 mg/0.2mL dose
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)PreservativeFluMist QuadInfluenza<0.37 mcg/0.2mL dose
Gelatin, Porcine, HydrolyzedStabilizerFluMist QuadInfluenza2.00 mg/0.2 mL dose
Gentamicin SulfateAntimicrobialFluMist QuadInfluenza<0.015 mcg/mL
Monosodium glutamateStabilizerFluMist QuadInfluenza0.188 mg/0.2 mL dose
Phosphate BufferBufferFluMist QuadInfluenza0.96 mg/0.2 mL dose monobasic potassium phosphate
2.26 mg/0.2mL dose dibasic potassium phosphate
SucroseStabilizerFluMist QuadInfluenza13.68 mg/0.2 mL dose
Albumin, Egg (Ovalbumin)Residual MediumFluvirinInfluenza≤1 mcg
Beta-PropiolactoneViral InactivatorFluvirinInfluenza≤0.5 mcg
NeomycinAntimicrobialFluvirinInfluenza≤2.5 mcg
Nonylphenol EthoxylateSurfactantFluvirinInfluenza≤0.015% w/v
PolymyxinAntimicrobialFluvirinInfluenza≤3.75 mcg
ThimerosalPreservativeFluvirinInfluenza25 mcg mercury/dose in multi-dose vial; ≤1 mcg/dose mercury in prefilled syringe
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentFluZone High-Dose QuadInfluenza≤140 mcg/0.7 mL dose
Octylphenol Ethoxylate (Triton X-100)SurfactantFluZone High-Dose QuadInfluenza≤350 mcg/0.7 mL dose
Phosphate BufferBufferFluZone High-Dose QuadInfluenzaSodium phosphate-buffered isotonic sodium chloride solution – “quantity sufficient to appropriate volume”
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentFluZone Intradermal QuadInfluenza≤20 mcg/0.1 mL dose
Octylphenol Ethoxylate (Triton X-100)SurfactantFluZone Intradermal QuadInfluenza≤55 mcg/0.1 mL dose
Phosphate BufferBufferFluZone Intradermal QuadInfluenzaSodium phosphate-buffered isotonic sodium chloride solution – “quantity sufficient to appropriate volume”
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentFluZone QuadInfluenza≤100 mcg
Octylphenol Ethoxylate (Triton X-100)SurfactantFluZone QuadInfluenza≤250 mcg
Phosphate BufferBufferFluZone QuadInfluenzaSodium phosphate-buffered isotonic sodium chloride solution – “quantity sufficient to appropriate volume”
ThimerosalPreservativeFluZone QuadInfluenza25 mcg mercury in multi-dose vial; none in single dose
AluminumAdjuvantGardasilHPV225 mcg as amorphous aluminum hydroxyphosphate sulfate
Amino AcidMedium NutrientGardasilHPVIngredient in growth medium
CarbohydratesMedium NutrientGardasilHPVAmount not specified in package insert
L-histidineMedium NutrientGardasilHPV0.78 mg
Polysorbate 80SurfactantGardasilHPV50 mcg
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityGardasilHPV9.56 mg sodium chloride
Sodium BorateBufferGardasilHPV35 mcg
VitaminsMedium NutrientGardasilHPVAmount not specified in package insert
YeastMedium NutrientGardasilHPV<7 mcg yeast protein
AluminumAdjuvantGardasil 9HPV500 mcg as amorphous aluminum hydroxyphosphate sulfate
Amino AcidMedium NutrientGardasil 9HPVAmount not specified in package insert
CarbohydratesMedium NutrientGardasil 9HPVAmount not specified in package insert
L-histidineMedium NutrientGardasil 9HPV0.78 mg
Polysorbate 80SurfactantGardasil 9HPV50 mcg
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityGardasil 9HPV9.56 mg sodium chloride
Sodium BorateBufferGardasil 9HPV35 mcg
VitaminsMedium NutrientGardasil 9HPVAmount not specified in package insert
YeastMedium NutrientGardasil 9HPV<7 mcg yeast protein
AluminumAdjuvantHavrixHepA0.5 mg/mL (as aluminum hydroxide)
Amino AcidMedium NutrientHavrixHepAAmino acid supplement – 0.3% w/v
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentHavrixHepA≤0.1 mg /mL formalin
MRC-5Manufacturing ResidueHavrixHepA≤5 mcg/mL
Neomycin SulfateAntimicrobialHavrixHepA≤40 ng/mL
Polysorbate 20SurfactantHavrixHepA0.05 mg/mL
CpG 1018AdjuvantHeplisav-BHepB3000 mcg
DeoxycholateEmulsifierHeplisav-BHepB<0.9 ppm
Phosphate BufferBufferHeplisav-BHepB9.0 mg/mL sodium chloride
1.75 mg/mL sodium phosphate, dibasic dodecahydrate
0.48 mg/mL sodium phosphate, monobasic dihydrate
Polysorbate 80SurfactantHeplisav-BHepB0.1 mg/mL
VitaminsMedium NutrientHeplisav-BHepBAmount not specified in package insert
YeastMedium NutrientHeplisav-BHepBYeast protein: residual amounts (≤5.0% of total protein)
Yeast DNA: <20 pg
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentHiberixHib<0.5 mcg (residual)
LactoseStabilizerHiberixHib12.6 mg
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityHiberixHib0.9% sodium chloride in diluent
Albumin, HumanStabilizerImovaxRabies<100 mg/mL
Beta-PropiolactoneViral InactivatorImovaxRabies<50 ppm
MRC-5Manufacturing ResidueImovaxRabiesAmount not specified in package insert
Neomycin SulfateAntimicrobialImovaxRabies<150 mcg/mL
Phenol Red IndicatorpH indicator, dyeImovaxRabies20 mcg/mL
Aluminum HydroxideAdjuvantInfanrixDTaP≤0.625 mg aluminum
Bovine CaseinMedium NutrientInfanrixDTaPAmount not specified in package insert
Bovine ExtractStabilizerInfanrixDTaPAmount not specified in package insert
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentInfanrixDTaP≤100 mcg (residual)
GlutaraldehydeInactivating AgentInfanrixDTaPAmount not specified in package insert
Polysorbate 80SurfactantInfanrixDTaP≤100 mcg (Tween 80)
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityInfanrixDTaP4.5 mg sodium chloride
2-PhenoxyethanolPreservativeIPOLPolio0.5%
Albumin, Bovine Calf Serum ProteinStabilizerIPOLIPV<50 ng
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentIPOLPolio≤0.02%
NeomycinAntimicrobialIPOLIPV<5 ng
Polymyxin BAntimicrobialIPOLPolio25 ng
StreptomycinAntimicrobialIPOLPolio200 ng
Vero CellsGrowth MediumIPOLPolioAmount not specified in package insert
Albumin, Bovine SerumStabilizerIxiaroJapanese Encephalitis≤100 ng/mL
Aluminum HydroxideAdjuvantIxiaroJapanese Encephalitis250 mcg
DNAResidual MediumIxiaroJapanese Encephalitis≤200 pg/mL (‘host cell DNA’)
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentIxiaroJapanese Encephalitis≤200 pmm
Phosphate BufferBufferIxiaroJapanese EncephalitisSodium chloride
Potassium dihydrogen phosphate
Disodium hydrogen phosphate
Protamine SulfateProtein PurifierIxiaroJapanese Encephalitis≤1 mcg/mL
Sodium MetabisulphiteStabilizerIxiaroJapanese Encephalitis≤200 ppm
Vero cellsMedium NutrientIxiaroJapanese EncephalitisAmount not specified in package insert
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentJE-VaxJapanese Encephalitis<100 mcg/1 mL dose
GelatinManufacturing ResidueJE-VaxJapanese Encephalitis500 mcg/1 mL dose
Mouse Serum ProteinManufacturing ResidueJE-VaxJapanese Encephalitis<50 ng/1 mL dose
Polysorbate 80SurfactantJE-VaxJapanese Encephalitis<0.0007%
SucroseStabilizerJE-VaxJapanese Encephalitis40% w/v
ThimerosalPreservativeJE-VaxJapanese Encephalitis0.007%
BenzonaseProtein PurifierJynneosSmallpox and Monkeypox≤ 0.0025 mcg
CiprofloxacinAntimicrobialJynneosSmallpox and Monkeypox≤ 0.005 mcg
GentamicinAntimicrobialJynneosSmallpox and Monkeypox≤ 0.163 mcg
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityJynneosSmallpox and Monkeypox140 mM Sodium Chloride
TromethamineStabilizerJynneosSmallpox and Monkeypox10 mM
Albumin, Bovine SerumStabilizerKinrixDTaP+IPVVERO cell culture growth
Aluminum HydroxideAdjuvantKinrixDTaP+IPV≤0.6 mg aluminum
Bovine CaseinMedium NutrientKinrixDTaP+IPVAmount not specified in package insert
Bovine ExtractStabilizerKinrixDTaP+IPVAmount not specified in package insert
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentKinrixDTaP+IPV≤100 mcg (residual)
GlutaraldehydeInactivating AgentKinrixDTaP+IPVAmount not specified in package insert
Lactalbumin HydrolysateMedium NutrientKinrixDTaP+IPVIngredient in growth medium
NeomycinAntimicrobialKinrixDTaP+IPV≤0.05 ng
Polymyxin BAntimicrobialKinrixDTaP+IPV≤0.01 ng
Polysorbate 80SurfactantKinrixDTaP+IPV≤100 mcg (Tween 80)
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityKinrixDTaP+IPV4.5 mg sodium chloride
Vero CellsGrowth MediumKinrixDTaP+IPVAmount not specified in package insert
Ammonium SulfateProtein PurifierMenactraMeningococcalIngredient in purification
Bovine CaseinMedium NutrientMenactraMeningococcalAmount not specified in package insert
Bovine, Casamino AcidStabilizerMenactraMeningococcalAmount not specified in package insert
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentMenactraMeningococcal<2.66 mcg
Phosphate BufferBufferMenactraMeningococcalSodium phosphate buffered isotonic sodium chloride solution; amount not specified
Bovine, Casamino AcidStabilizerMenomuneMeningococcalAmount not specified in package insert
LactoseStabilizerMenomuneMeningococcal2.5-5 mg
ThimerosalPreservativeMenomuneMeningococcal25 mcg mercury/dose in multi-dose diluent; none in single dose
Ammonium SulfateProtein PurifierMenQuadfiMeningococcalIngredient in purification
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentMenQuadfiMeningococcal<3 mcg/mL
Phosphate BufferBufferMenQuadfiMeningococcal1.23mg sodium acetate
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityMenQuadfiMeningococcal3.35 mg sodium chloride
Amino AcidMedium NutrientMenveoMeningococcalAmount not specified in package insert
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentMenveoMeningococcal≤0.30 mcg
YeastMedium NutrientMenveoMeningococcalAmount not specified in package insert
Albumin, Bovine SerumStabilizerMMR-IIMMR<1 ppm
Albumin, HumanDiluent/StabilizerMMR-IIMMR≤0.3 mg
Chick EmbryoResidual MediumMMR-IIMMRNo intact cells (may have trace residual protein)
Gelatin, hydrolyzedStabilizerMMR-IIMMR14.5 mg
NeomycinAntimicrobialMMR-IIMMR25 mcg
SorbitolStabilizer, solventMMR-IIMMR14.5 mg
SucroseStabilizerMMR-IIMMR1.9 mg
Albumin, Bovine SerumStabilizerPediarixDTaP+HepB+IPVVERO cell culture growth
AluminumAdjuvantPediarixDTaP+HepB+IPV≤0.85 mg
Bovine CaseinMedium NutrientPediarixDTaP+HepB+IPVAmount not specified in package insert
Bovine ExtractStabilizerPediarixDTaP+HepB+IPVAmount not specified in package insert
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentPediarixDTaP+HepB+IPV≤100 mcg (residual)
GlutaraldehydeInactivating AgentPediarixDTaP+HepB+IPVAmount not specified in package insert
Lactalbumin HydrolysateMedium NutrientPediarixDTaP+HepB+IPVIngredient in growth medium
NeomycinAntimicrobialPediarixDTaP+HepB+IPV≤0.05 ng
Polymyxin BAntimicrobialPediarixDTaP+HepB+IPV≤0.01 ng
Polysorbate 80SurfactantPediarixDTaP+HepB+IPV≤100 mcg (Tween 80)
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityPediarixDTaP+HepB+IPV4.5 mg sodium chloride
Vero CellsGrowth MediumPediarixDTaP+HepB+IPVAmount not specified in package insert
YeastMedium NutrientPediarixDTaP+HepB+IPV≤5% yeast protein
AluminumAdjuvantPedvaxHIBHib+HepB225 mcg
Amino AcidMedium NutrientPedvaxHIBHib+HepBAmount not specified in package insert
PhenolPreservativePedvaxHIBHib+HepBIngredient in purification
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityPedvaxHIBHib+HepB0.9% sodium chloride
2-PhenoxyethanolStabilizerPentacelDTaP+IPV+Hib3.3 mg (0.6 v/v) (not as a preservative)
Albumin, Bovine SerumStabilizerPentacelDTaP+IPV+Hib≤50 ng
Aluminum PhosphateAdjuvantPentacelDTaP+IPV+Hib1.5 mg (0.33 mg aluminum)
Ammonium SulfateProtein PurifierPentacelDTaP+IPV+HibIngredient in purification
Bovine, Casamino AcidStabilizerPentacelDTaP+IPV+HibAmount not specified in package insert
Dimethyl-beta-cyclodextrinMedium NutrientPentacelDTaP+IPV+HibIngredient in Stainer-Scholte medium
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentPentacelDTaP+IPV+Hib≤2 mcg (residual)
GlutaraldehydeInactivating AgentPentacelDTaP+IPV+Hib<50 ng (residual)
MRC-5Growth MediumPentacelDTaP+IPV+HibAmount not specified in package insert
NeomycinAntimicrobialPentacelDTaP+IPV+Hib<4 pg
Polymyxin BAntimicrobialPentacelDTaP+IPV+Hib<4 pg
Polysorbate 80SurfactantPentacelDTaP+IPV+Hib10 ppm
SucroseStabilizerPentacelDTaP+IPV+Hib42.5 mg
PhenolPreservativePneumovax 23Pneumococcal 23-valentSaline containing 0.25% phenol
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityPneumovax 23Pneumococcal 23-valentIngredient in isotonic saline solution
Albumin, Bovine SerumStabilizerPrehevbrioHepB<2.5 ng/mL
Aluminum HydroxideAdjuvantPrehevbrioHepB0.5 mg/mL aluminum
Amino AcidMedium NutrientPrehevbrioHepBAmount not specified in package insert
AluminumAdjuvantPrevnar 13Pneumococcal 13-valent125 mcg
Ammonium SulfateProtein PurifierPrevnar 13Pneumococcal 13-valentIngredient in purification
Bovine, Casamino AcidStabilizerPrevnar 13Pneumococcal 13-valentAmount not specified in package insert
Peptone, SoyMedium NutrientPrevnar 13Pneumococcal 13-valentIngredient in growth medium
Polysorbate 80SurfactantPrevnar 13Pneumococcal 13-valent100 mcg
Succinate BufferStabilizerPrevnar 13Pneumococcal 13-valent295 mcg
YeastMedium NutrientPrevnar 13Pneumococcal 13-valentIngredient in growth medium
AluminumAdjuvantPrevnar 20Pneumococcal 20-valent125 mcg as aluminum phosphate
Bovine, Casamino AcidStabilizerPrevnar 20Pneumococcal 20-valentAmount not specified in package insert
Peptone, SoyMedium NutrientPrevnar 20Pneumococcal 20-valentIngredient in growth medium
Polysorbate 80SurfactantPrevnar 20Pneumococcal 20-valent100 mcg
Salts, mineralAdjust tonicityPrevnar 20Pneumococcal 20-valent4.4 mg sodium chloride
Succinate BufferStabilizerPrevnar 20Pneumococcal 20-valent294 mcg
YeastMedium NutrientPrevnar 20Pneumococcal 20-valentIngredient in growth medium
Albumin, Bovine serumStabilizerPriorixMMR≤50 mcg
Albumin, Egg (Ovalbumin)Residual MediumPriorixMMR≤60 mcg
Amino AcidMedium NutrientPriorixMMR9 mg
Amino AcidMedium NutrientPriorixMMR9 mg
Chick EmbryoResidual MediumPriorixMMRAmount not specified in package insert
LactoseStabilizerPriorixMMR32 mg anhydrous lactose
MannitolStabilizerPriorixMMR8 mg
MRC-5Manufacturing ResiduePriorixMMRAmount not specified in package insert
Neomycin SulfateAntimicrobialPriorixMMR≤25 mcg
Albumin, HumanDiluent/StabilizerProQuadMMRV≤0.31 mg
Chick EmbryoResidual MediumProQuadMMRVNo intact cells (may have trace residual protein)
DNAResidual MediumProQuadMMRVResidual component of MRC-5 cells
Gelatin, hydrolyzedStabilizerProQuadMMRV11 mg
Monosodium L-glutamateStabilizerProQuadMMRV0.40 mg
MRC-5Manufacturing ResidueProQuadMMRVResidual
NeomycinAntimicrobialProQuadMMRV<16 mcg
Phosphate BufferBufferProQuadMMRV36 mcg potassium phosphate dibasic
72 mcg potassium phosphate monobasic
0.34 mg sodium phosphate dibasic
Potassium ChlorideBufferProQuadMMRV60 mcg
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityProQuadMMRV2.4 mg sodium chloride
Sodium BicarbonateBufferProQuadMMRV0.17 mg
SorbitolStabilizer, solventProQuadMMRV1.8 mg
SucroseStabilizerProQuadMMRV21 mg
2-PhenoxyethanolStabilizerQuadracelDTaP+IPV3.3 mg (0.6 v/v) (not as a preservative)
Albumin, Bovine SerumStabilizerQuadracelDTaP+IPV≤50 ng
Aluminum PhosphateAdjuvantQuadracelDTaP+IPV1.5 mg (0.33 mg aluminum)
Ammonium SulfateProtein PurifierQuadracelDTaP+IPVIngredient in purification
Bovine, Casamino AcidStabilizerQuadracelDTaP+IPVAmount not specified in package insert
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentQuadracelDTaP+IPV≤5 mcg
GlutaraldehydeInactivating AgentQuadracelDTaP+IPV<50 ng
MRC-5Manufacturing ResidueQuadracelDTaP+IPVIngredient in growth medium
NeomycinAntimicrobialQuadracelDTaP+IPV<4 pg
Polymyxin B SulfateAntimicrobialQuadracelDTaP+IPV<4 pg
Polysorbate 80SurfactantQuadracelDTaP+IPV10 ppm
Albumin, Bovine SerumStabilizerRabAvertRabies“Small quantities’, US origin
Albumin, Egg (Ovalbumin)Residual MediumRabAvertRabies≤3 ng/1 mL dose
Albumin, HumanDiluent/StabilizerRabAvertRabies≤0.3 mg/1 mL dose
Amphotericin BAntimicrobialRabAvertRabies≤20 ng/1 mL dose
Beta-PropiolactoneViral InactivatorRabAvertRabiesAmount not specified in package insert
Chick EmbryoResidual MediumRabAvertRabiesNo intact cells (may have trace residual protein)
Chick fibroblastsProtein PurifierRabAvertRabiesGrowth medium
ChlortetracyclineAntimicrobialRabAvertRabies≤200 ng/1 mL dose
EDTAPreservativeRabAvertRabies0.3 mg/1 mL dose sodium EDTA
Gelatin, BovineStabilizer, solventRabAvertRabies≤12 mg/1 mL dose polygeline
NeomycinAntimicrobialRabAvertRabies<10 mcg/1 mL dose
Potassium GlutamateStabilizerRabAvertRabies1 mg/1 mL dose
AluminumAdjuvantRecombivax HBHepB0.5 mg/mL
Amino AcidMedium NutrientRecombivax HBHepBIn fermentation medium
Amino AcidMedium NutrientRecombivax HBHepBAmount not specified in package insert
DextroseMedium NutrientRecombivax HBHepBIngredient in fermentation medium
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentRecombivax HBHepB<15 mcg/mL (residual)
Peptone, SoyMedium NutrientRecombivax HBHepBIngredient in fermentation medium
Potassium Aluminum SulfateAdjuvantRecombivax HBHepBAmount not specified in package insert
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityRecombivax HBHepBIngredient in fermentation medium
YeastMedium NutrientRecombivax HBHepB<1% yeast protein
Amino AcidMedium NutrientRotarixRotavirusAmount not specified in package insert
Calcium CarbonateBufferRotarixRotavirusIngredient in diluent – Amount not specified in package insert
Calcium ChlorideMedium NutrientRotarixRotavirusAmount not specified in package insert
DextranStabilizerRotarixRotavirusAmount not specified in package insert
D-glucoseMedium NutrientRotarixRotavirusIn DMEM (Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium)
Ferric (III) NitrateMedium NutrientRotarixRotavirusIn DMEM (Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium)
L-cystineMedium NutrientRotarixRotavirusAmount not specified in package insert
L-tyrosineMedium NutrientRotarixRotavirusAmount not specified in package insert
Magnesium SulfateMedium NutrientRotarixRotavirusAmount not specified in package insert
Phenol Red IndicatorpH indicator, dyeRotarixRotavirusIngredient in growth medium
Phosphate BufferBufferRotarixRotavirusSodium phosphate in DMEM (medium)
Porcine DNAResidual MediumRotarixRotavirusPCV-1
Potassium ChlorideMedium NutrientRotarixRotavirusIngredient in DMEM medium
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityRotarixRotavirusIn DMEM (Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium)
Sodium PyruvateMedium NutrientRotarixRotavirusin DMEM (medium)
SorbitolStabilizer, solventRotarixRotavirusAmount not specified in package insert
SucroseStabilizerRotarixRotavirusAmount not specified in package insert
Vero CellsGrowth MediumRotarixRotavirusAmount not specified in package insert
VitaminsMedium NutrientRotarixRotavirusAmount not specified in package insert
XanthanThickening agentRotarixRotavirusIngredient in diluent
Albumin, Bovine SerumStabilizerRotaTeqRotavirusTrace amounts
DNAResidual MediumRotaTeqRotavirusResidual component of manufacturing process
Phosphate BufferBufferRotaTeqRotavirusSodium phosphate monobasic monohydrate
Polysorbate 80SurfactantRotaTeqRotavirusAmount not specified in package insert
Porcine DNAResidual MediumRotaTeqRotavirusPCV-1 and PCV-2
Sodium CitrateAdjust pHRotaTeqRotavirusAmount not specified in package insert
Sodium HydroxideAdjust pHRotaTeqRotavirusAmount not specified in package insert
SucroseStabilizerRotaTeqRotavirusAmount not specified in package insert
Vero CellsGrowth MediumRotaTeqRotavirusAmount not specified in package insert
Amino AcidMedium NutrientShingrixZosterIngredient in growth medium
AS01BAdjuvantShingrixZosterAmount not specified in package insert. AS01B composed of 3-O-desacyl-4’-monophosphoryl lipid A (MPL) from Salmonella minnesota and QS-21, a saponin purified from plant extract Quillaja saponaria Molina
CholesterolLipidShingrixZoster0.25 mg
DNAResidual MediumShingrixZoster≤2.1 picograms
DOPCLipid in AS01ShingrixZoster1 mg
Host cell ProteinsResidual MediumShingrixZoster≤3.0%
Phosphate BuffersBufferShingrixZoster0.54 mg potassium dihydrogen phosphate
0.160 mg sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate
0.15 mg disodium phosphate anhydrous
0.116 mg dipotassium phosphate
Polysorbate 80SurfactantShingrixZoster0.08 mg
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityShingrixZoster4.385 mg sodium chloride
SucroseStabilizerShingrixZoster20 mg
1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine [DSPC])LipidSpikevax (Moderna)COVID-19Amount not specified in package insert
Acetic AcidAdjust pHSpikevax (Moderna)COVID-190.043 mg
CholesterolLipidSpikevax (Moderna)COVID-19Amount not specified in package insert
Phosphate BufferBufferSpikevax (Moderna)COVID-190.12 mg sodium acetate
Polyethylene GlycolLipidSpikevax (Moderna)COVID-191.93 mg (SM-102, polyethylene glycol [PEG] 2000 dimyristoyl glycerol [DMG]
SucroseStabilizerSpikevax (Moderna)COVID-1943.5 mg
TromethamineStabilizerSpikevax (Moderna)COVID-190.31 mg
Tromethamine HydrochlorideStabilizerSpikevax (Moderna)COVID-191.18 mg
AluminumAdjuvantTDVaxTetanus+Diphtheria≤0.53mg
Ammonium SulfateProtein PurifierTDVaxTetanus+DiphtheriaIngredient in purification
Bovine ExtractStabilizerTDVaxTetanus+DiphtheriaAmount not specified in package insert
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentTDVaxTetanus+Diphtheria<100 mcg
ThimerosalManufacturing ResidueTDVaxTetanus+Diphtheria≤0.3 mcg mercury (trace amounts)
AluminumAdjuvantTenivacTetanus+Diphtheria0.33 mg
Ammonium SulfateProtein PurifierTenivacTetanus+DiphtheriaIngredient in purification
Bovine, Casamino AcidStabilizerTenivacTetanus+DiphtheriaAmount not specified in package insert
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentTenivacTetanus+Diphtheria≤5.0 mcg
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityTenivacTetanus+DiphtheriaSodium chloride – Amount not specified in Package Insert
AluminumAdjuvantTrumenbaMeningococcal B0.25 mg
HistidineMedium NutrientTrumenbaMeningococcal Group B10 mM
Polysorbate 80SurfactantTrumenbaMeningococcal Group B0.018 mg
Aluminum Phosphate and Aluminum HydroxideAdjuvantTwinrixHepA+HepB0.45 mg/mL aluminum
Amino AcidMedium NutrientTwinrixHepA+HepBAmount not specified in package insert
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentTwinrixHepA+HepB≤0.1 mg/mL formalin
MRC-5Manufacturing ResidueTwinrixHepA+HepB≤2.5 mcg/mL
Neomycin SulfateAntimicrobialTwinrixHepA+HepB≤20 ng/mL
Phosphate BufferBufferTwinrixHepA+HepBAmount not specified in package insert
Polysorbate 20SurfactantTwinrixHepA+HepBAmount not specified in package insert
Salts, InorganicMedium NutrientTwinrixHepA+HepBSodium chloride – Amount not specified in Package Insert
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityTwinrixHepA+HepBAluminum salts
YeastMedium NutrientTwinrixHepA+HepB≤5% yeast protein
Bovine CaseinMedium NutrientTyphim ViTyphoidAmount not specified in package insert
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentTyphim ViTyphoid≤100 mcg (residual)
Hexadecyltrimethylammonium BromideProtein PurifierTyphim ViTyphoidAmount not specified in package insert
PhenolPreservativeTyphim ViTyphoid0.25%
Phosphate BufferBufferTyphim ViTyphoid0.065 mg disodium phosphate
0.023 mg monosodium phosphate
PolydimethylsiloxaneAnitfoamTyphim ViTyphoidFatty-acid ester-based antifoam
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityTyphim ViTyphoid4.150 mg sodium chloride
Albumin, BovineStabilizerVaqtaHepA<10-4 mcg
AluminumAdjuvantVaqtaHepA0.45 mg/mL as amorphous aluminum hydroxyphosphate sulfate
DNAResidual MediumVaqtaHepA<4 x 10–6 mcg
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentVaqtaHepA<0.8 mcg
MRC-5Manufacturing ResidueVaqtaHepAAmount not specified in package insert
NeomycinAntimicrobialVaqtaHepA<10 ppb (residual)
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityVaqtaHepA0.9% sodium chloride
Sodium BorateStabilizerVaqtaHepA70 mcg/mL
Albumin, Bovine SerumStabilizerVarivaxVaricellaTrace amounts
DNAResidual MediumVarivaxVaricellaResidual component of MRC-5 cells
EDTAPreservativeVarivaxVaricellaTrace amounts
Gelatin, hydrolyzedStabilizerVarivaxVaricella12.5 mg
Monosodium L-glutamateStabilizerVarivaxVaricella0.5 mg
MRC-5Manufacturing ResidueVarivaxVaricellaResidual component
NeomycinAntimicrobialVarivaxVaricellaTrace amounts
Phosphate BufferBufferVarivaxVaricella0.08 mg potassium phosphate monobasic
0.45 mg sodium phosphate dibasic
Sodium phosphate monobasic, trace amounts
Potassium ChlorideBufferVarivaxVaricella0.08 mg
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityVarivaxVaricella3.2 mg Sodium Chloride
SucroseStabilizerVarivaxVaricella25 mg
Albumin, Bovine SerumStabilizerVaxelisDTaP+IPV+HepB≤50 ng
AluminumAdjuvantVaxelisDTaP+IPV+HepB319 mcg aluminum from aluminum salts
Amino AcidMedium NutrientVaxelisDTaP+IPV+HepBAmount not specified in package insert
Ammonium SulfateProtein PurifierVaxelisDTaP+IPV+HepBIngredient in purification
Ammonium ThiocyanateManufacturing residueVaxelisDTaP+IPV+HepB≤0.125 mcg
Amorphous Aluminum Hydroxyphosphate Sulfate (AAHS)AdjuvantVaxelisDTaP+IPV+HepBAmount not specified in package insert
FormaldehydeInactivating AgentVaxelisDTaP+IPV+HepB≤14 mcg
GlutaraldehydeInactivating AgentVaxelisDTaP+IPV+HepB50 ng
NeomycinAntimicrobialVaxelisDTaP+IPV+HepB<5 ng
Polymyxin B SulfateAntimicrobialVaxelisDTaP+IPV+HepB<25 ng
Polysorbate 80SurfactantVaxelisDTaP+IPV+HepB<0.0056%
Streptomycin sulfateManufacturing ResidueVaxelisDTaP+IPV+HepB<200 ng
YeastMedium NutrientVaxelisDTaP+IPV+HepB≤0.1 mcg
AluminumAdjuvantVaxneuvancePneumococcal 15125 mcg aluminum as aluminum phosphate adjuvant
DextroseMedium NutrientVaxneuvancePneumococcal 15Amount not specified in package insert
L-histidineMedium NutrientVaxneuvancePneumococcal 151.55 mg
Peptone, SoyMedium NutrientVaxneuvancePneumococcal 15Amount not specified in package insert
Polysorbate 20SurfactantVaxneuvancePneumococcal 151 mg
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityVaxneuvancePneumococcal 154.50 mg sodium chloride
YeastMedium NutrientVaxneuvancePneumococcal 15Amount not specified in package insert
Amino AcidMedium NutrientVivotifTyphoid0.3-3.0 mg/capsule
Amino AcidMedium NutrientVivotifTyphoid0.3-3.0 mg in Amino acid mixture
Ascorbic AcidAntioxidantVivotifTyphoid0.2-2.4 mg/capsule
Bovine CaseinMedium NutrientVivotifTyphoidAmount not specified in package insert
DextroseMedium NutrientVivotifTyphoidAmount not specified in package insert
GalactoseMedium NutrientVivotifTyphoidAmount not specified in package insert
GelatinGelatin CapsulesVivotifTyphoidGelatin Capsule
LactoseStabilizerVivotifTyphoid<180-200 mg/capsule
Magnesium StearateLubricant for capsule fillingVivotifTyphoid3.6-4.0 mg/capsule
SucroseStabilizerVivotifTyphoid3.3-34.2 mg/capsule
YeastMedium NutrientVivotifTyphoidAmount not specified in package insert
Chick EmbryoResidual MediumYF-VaxYellow FeverAmount not specified in package insert
GelatinManufacturing ResidueYF-VaxYellow FeverAmount not specified in package insert
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityYF-VaxYellow FeverIngredient in Diluent
SorbitolStabilizer, solventYF-VaxYellow FeverAmount not specified in package insert
Albumin, BovineStabilizerZostavaxVaricella ZosterTrace amounts
DNAResidual MediumZostavaxVaricella ZosterResidual
Gelatin, Porcine, HydrolyzedStabilizerZostavaxVaricella Zoster15.58 mg/0.65 mL dose
Monosodium L-glutamateStabilizerZostavaxVaricella Zoster0.62 mg/0.65 mL dose
MRC-5Manufacturing ResidueZostavaxVaricella ZosterResidual
NeomycinAntimicrobialZostavaxVaricella ZosterTrace amounts
Phosphate BufferBufferZostavaxVaricella Zoster0.10 mg/0.65 mL dose potassium phosphate monobasic
0.57 mg/0.65 mL dose sodium phosphate monobasic
Potassium ChlorideBufferZostavaxVaricella Zoster0.10 mg/0.65 mL dose
Salts, MineralAdjust tonicityZostavaxVaricella Zoster3.99 mg/0.65 mL dose sodium chloride
SucroseStabilizerZostavaxVaricella Zoster31.16 mg/0.65 mL dose

[1] This product is not FDA-approved but was authorized for use under the Emergency Use Authorization on February 27, 2021.

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This table was last updated on August 31, 2023 | © 2023 Institute for Vaccine Safety