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) 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 5 years ago

Is Tetvac (Serum) an antibiotic?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Tetvac (Serum) is not an antibiotic because it does not kill the bacteria. It is a vaccine which helps in preventing tetanus infection.

Question over 5 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 over 5 years ago

Does Tetvac (Serum) prevent rabies?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

No, Tetvac (Serum) does not prevent rabies because it is only effective against Clostridium tetani not against rabies virus (RV).

Question over 5 years ago

Is Tetvac (Serum) safe to use?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Tetvac (Serum) is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount as advised by the doctor. Some side effects have been associated with this drug such as rash and nausea. However, if you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 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.