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Medicine Details

Tetanus Toxoid TF Injection

Manufacturer: Serum Institute Of India Ltd

Salt Composition: Tetanus Toxoid (NA)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Prevention of Tetanus Tetanus causes a locked jaw, thus making it impossible to breathe, open the mouth to eat or swallow. Tetanus Toxoid TF Injection prevents tetanus by helping the body produce substances that resist infection from bacteria causing tetanus. Tetanus Toxoid TF Injection should be given to everyone, even to children as early as 2 months of age. Vaccination booster doses are recommended for everyone almost every 10 years. After being exposed, the incubation period varies from 3 to 21 days, with an average of eight days. It can be given after exposure too to make sure the individual is safe. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts.

Benefits: Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Description: Tetanus Toxoid TF Injection is used as a vaccination to prevent tetanus (also known as lockjaw). During childhood, five doses are recommended, with a sixth given during adolescence. Additional doses every 10 years are recommended. Tetanus Toxoid TF Injection is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It is important that the child receives all the vaccination doses. For the vaccine to be most effective, it is important to get the vaccination booster injection every 10 years. Some of the common side effects of this medicine include reactions at the site of vaccination injection (such as pain, swelling, and redness), fever, and loss of appetite. If these side effects do not go away with time or get worse, let the doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms. To make sure the vaccine is safe, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking.

How to Use: Tetanus Toxoid TF Injection is used for vaccination against tetanus. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.

Safety Advice: If you miss a dose of Tetanus Toxoid TF Injection, please consult your doctor.

If Missed: vial of 5 ml Injection

Packaging: Vial

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Prevention of Tetanus

Side Effects: Loss of appetite | Fever

Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Liver Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED