Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid Benefits & Uses

Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Tetanus Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 2 doses of 0.5 mL IM 4 to 6 weeks apart followed by a third dose of 0.5 mL after 6 to 12 months later
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Tetanus Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 2 doses of 0.5 mL 4 to 6 weeks apart followed by a third dose of 0.5 mL after 6 to 12 months later, above 7 years old can take
Adult	Disease: Tetanus Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 2 doses of 0.5 mL IM 4 to 6 weeks apart followed by a third dose of 0.5 mL after 6 to 12 months later
Geriatric	Disease: Tetanus Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 2 doses of 0.5 mL IM 4 to 6 weeks apart followed by a third dose of 0.5 mL after 6 to 12 months later

Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid is used -

Severe

Angioedema
Bronchospasm

Mild

Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Weakness
Headache
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Nausea or vomiting
Injection site pain
Drowsiness
Diarrhoea
Rash

Common

Erythema
Tenderness to touch
Swelling

Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid Related Warnings

Is the use of Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid safe for pregnant women?

Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid safe during breastfeeding?

Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid on the Kidneys?

Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid on the Liver?

Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid on the Heart?

Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid is completely safe for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid with Other Drugs

Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Hydrocortisone

Prednisolone

Cisplatin

Cyclosporin

Paclitaxel

Vinblastine

Prednisolone

Hydrocortisone

Betamethasone

Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Bleeding
Agammaglobulinemia
Cancer
Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid

Is this Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid habit forming or addictive?

Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid does not cause addiction.

Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid

Taking Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 925

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Adacel (tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis vaccine adsorbed )

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 924-925

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1433

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