Vaxitet Ampoule40IU/0.5ml

Indication

For the active immunization of infants, children 7 years of age or older and adults against, tetanus, wherever combined antigen preparations are not ind... View More

Administration

IM injection only. Do not administer IV. Use subcutaneous route in bleeding disorders. Adults and older children should be given IM in deltoid muscle. ... View More

Adult Dose

Primary immunization for persons 7 years of age and older: A series of three doses of 0.5 ml each, of adsorbed tetanus vaccine should be given intramu... View More

Child Dose

Primary immunization for persons 7 years of age and older: A series of three doses of 0.5 ml each, of adsorbed tetanus vaccine should be given intramu... View More

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine, including thiomersal, is a contraindication. This vaccine is contraindicated in patients with previous... View More

Mode of Action

Tetanus toxoid adsorbed induces active immunity to the tetanus antigen by stimulating the immune system to produce specific antitoxin. They are not indi... View More

Precaution

Withhold vaccination in moderate or severe febrile illness. History of Guillian-Barre syndrome. Pregnancy. Lactation: it is not known if tetanus tox... View More

Side Effect

Adsorbed tetanus vaccine is generally well tolerated. Most recipients of tetanus vaccine experience some reactions upon vaccination. These are generally... View More

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy: Adequate human data on use during pregnancy and adequate animal reproduction studies are not available. This vaccine should be used during pr... View More

Interaction

Decreased immunologic response with concurrent immunosuppressants. Neutralisation of tetanus immune globulin and tetanus toxoid adsorbed if not given at... View More