Tetvac (Serum): Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Tetvac (Serum) Benefits & Uses

Tetvac (Serum) is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Tetanus

Tetvac (Serum) 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

Tetvac (Serum) Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tetvac (Serum) is used -

Moderate

Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Erythema

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Injection site pain
Drowsiness
Diarrhoea
Rash

Tetvac (Serum) Related Warnings

Is the use of Tetvac (Serum) safe for pregnant women?

Tetvac (Serum) may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Tetvac (Serum) again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Tetvac (Serum) safe during breastfeeding?

Tetvac (Serum) is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Tetvac (Serum) on the Kidneys?

Tetvac (Serum) is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Tetvac (Serum) on the Liver?

Using Tetvac (Serum) does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Tetvac (Serum) on the Heart?

Tetvac (Serum) is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Tetvac (Serum) with Other Drugs

Tetvac (Serum) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Prednisolone

Hydrocortisone

Betamethasone

Tetvac (Serum) Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tetvac (Serum) unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Agammaglobulinemia
Cancer
Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Tetvac (Serum)

Is this Tetvac (Serum) habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Tetvac (Serum).

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Tetvac (Serum) as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Tetvac (Serum) only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Tetvac (Serum) for mental disorders.

No

Tetvac (Serum) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tetvac (Serum)

Taking Tetvac (Serum) with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Tetvac (Serum)

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Tetvac (Serum).

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Tetvac (Serum)

Question about 6 years ago

What is Tetvac (Serum)?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Tetvac (Serum) is the brand name of tetanus toxoid and it is available in the form of injection. It is a vaccine which is used to prevent tetanus infection.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Tetvac (Serum) cause fever?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Tetvac (Serum) may cause fever. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing high fever after taking this drug then you are advised to take an antipyretic drug (paracetamol), also discuss with doctor's and follow his/her instruction.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Tetvac (Serum) cause swelling?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Tetvac (Serum) may cause swelling. However, if you experiencing swelling in any part of your body after taking this drug, then you are advised to consult with your doctor without further delay.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Tetvac (Serum) prevent whooping cough?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

No, Tetvac (Serum) does not prevent whooping cough (diphtheria) because it is only effective against Clostridium tetani not against bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae which causes whooping cough.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Tetvac (Serum) works?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Tetvac (Serum) contains tetanus toxoid whose vaccination provides immunity against Clostridium tetani exotoxin by producing antibodies. Hence in this way, it helps us to relieve from tetanus infection.