Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids

Drug #890

Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids sterile solution prepared by mixing suitable quantities of fluid diphtheria toxoid and fluid tetanus toxoid. it is used to provide immunity against diphtheria and tetanus disease in children from 2 months of age up to seven years of age.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Natural origin.

It is classified in Toxoids , Toxoids pharmacological group. It is also classified under Vaccines .

Solubility in Water: null · Solubility in Alcohol: null · Non-proprietary name: Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids.

Molecular structure of Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids is primarily indicated in conditions like Dpt prevention.

Contraindications

Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids is contraindicated in conditions like Anaphylactic reactions, Respiratory tract infections, Infections.

Dosage

Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
0.007 ml/kg	0.007 ml/kg	—	IM, SC
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
0.5 ml	0.5 ml	—	IM, SC	From 6 weeks to 6 years.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Confusion, Drowsiness, Headache, Joint pain, Redness, Vomiting .

Warnings / Precautions

It should be used with caution in patients with any illnesses,infections, any reactions to a previous vaccination or any allergies.Bleeding or clotting disorders, history of scizzuces neurologic disorders, lot take along warfarrim. Persons 7 years of age & older should not be immunized with DP1 vaccine.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids should be stored Inj.

Drug Classification

1.19.3.1 — Vaccines for universal immunization