Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Post-exposure prophylaxis of tetanus Age: Adults |
Dose: Intramuscular – 250 IU Frequency: single dose |
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Indication: Post-exposure prophylaxis of tetanus Age: Adults Condition: Infected wounds where surgically appropriate treatment cannot be achieved within 24 hours, deep or contaminated wounds with tissue damage and reduced oxygen supply, foreign body injury, burns, congelations, tissue necrosis, septicaemic abortion, or adults weighing more than the average |
Dose: Intramuscular – 500 IU Frequency: single dose |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Post-exposure prophylaxis of tetanus Age: Pediatric |
Dose: Intramuscular Injection – 250 IU Frequency: single dose |
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Indication: Post-exposure prophylaxis of tetanus Age: Pediatric Condition: Infected wounds where surgically appropriate treatment cannot be achieved within 24 hours, deep or contaminated wounds with tissue damage and reduced oxygen supply, foreign body injury, burns, congelations, tissue necrosis, or septicaemic abortion |
Dose: Intramuscular Injection – 500 IU Frequency: single dose |
Administration
- For IM use only
- Do not give intravenously
Side Effect
- Inj-site reactions Pain
- soreness and tenderness
- Increased temperature
- angioneurotic oedema
- nephritic syndrome
- anaphylactic shock
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
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Live vaccines
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May reduce the efficacy
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
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IgA deficiency with antibodies
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Severe allergic reaction risk
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Store at +2 °C to +8 °C. Transportation should also be in designed packs to maintain the product temperature +2 °C to +8 °C. Do not freeze. Discard vaccine if frozen. Protect from light
Data Sources
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