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TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml

TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml

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PARENTERAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

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About TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml

TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml belongs to the group of medicines called 'immunizing agents' primarily used to prevent diphtheria and tetanus. Diphtheria is a serious infection affecting the nose and throat, leading to difficulty breathing, heart failure, paralysis, and even death. Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is caused by bacteria that enter the body through deep cuts, wounds, or burns affecting the nervous system. TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml is not meant to treat diphtheria or tetanus infection.

TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml contains 'Diphtheria toxoid and Tetanus toxoid.' When injected into the muscle, it works by exposing the body to a small dose of bacteria or a protein from the bacteria. Thereby, it helps in providing immunity or resistance against diphtheria and tetanus diseases.

TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml will be injected into the muscle by a healthcare professional. Common side effects of TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml fever, crying, and loss of appetite. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor beforehand if you or your child has a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines (paralysis, encephalopathy), immune system disorders like Guillain-Barre syndrome, HIV infection, high fever, cancers like leukaemia/lymphoma, and fits. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother. The paediatric version of TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml is recommended for children from 6 weeks through 6 years of age. TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml is not indicated for use in infants below six weeks of age or children of 7 years of age or older.

Uses of TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml

Prevention of diphtheria and tetanus

Medicinal Benefits

TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml is an immunizing agent that contains 'Diphtheria toxoid and Tetanus toxoid.' It is used to prevent diphtheria and tetanus. It works by exposing the body to a small dose of bacteria or a protein from the bacteria, thus providing immunity or resistance against diphtheria and tetanus diseases. TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml is not meant to treat diphtheria or tetanus infection.

Directions for Use

Intramuscular injection: A healthcare professional will administer the injection into the muscle of the buttock or thigh; do not self-administer. TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml is given as a series of shots to children as booster doses at regular schedules prescribed by the doctor or local health worker. An adult should get a booster dose of TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml every ten years.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml

  • Fever
  • Crying
  • Loss of appetite

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor before taking the shot if you or your child has a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines (paralysis, encephalopathy), immune system disorders like Guillain-Barre syndrome, HIV infection, high fever, cancers like leukaemia/lymphoma, and fits. TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml is a pregnancy category C drug and may have harmful effects on the developing baby. Hence, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to conceive. The paediatric version of TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml is recommended for children from 6 weeks through 6 years of age. TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml is not indicated for use in infants below six weeks of age or children of 7 years of age or older. Store TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml in cold places at 2°C to 8°C and do not freeze.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml may interact with immunosuppressants (cyclosporine, tacrolimus) and corticosteroids (prednisone). 

Drug-Food Interaction: Follow your doctor's advice on the foods and drinks that can be consumed.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml, let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to vaccines (paralysis, encephalopathy), immune system disorders like Guillain-Barre syndrome, HIV infection, high fever, cancers like leukaemia/lymphoma, and fits.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CYCLOSPORINE
  • TACROLIMUS
  • PREDNISONE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid intake of processed foods, foods high in sugar and fat, as these may cause inflammation.
  • Foods rich in magnesium like avocados, flax seeds, corn, oatmeal, curd, and pumpkin help relax the blocked jaw muscles and relieve the pain and inflammation.
  • Adding high protein foods such as milk, egg, meat to your daily diet can effectively reduce the action of tetanus causing bacteria. 
  • Opt for foods rich in omega 3 fatty acid to get relief from pain, swelling, and inflammation. 
  • Jaw exercises can improve the condition and minimize the pain. Do four sets of this exercise every day.
  • Eat a healthy diet, and keep yourself well hydrated.
  • Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health and combating pain. 

Special Advise

  • Let your doctor know that you are taking TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml if you are undergoing any medical tests.
  • It is advised to keep a record of your booster doses schedule to know when you are due for the upcoming shot.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Tetanus is a serious illness that is caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani, which live in soil, saliva, dust, and manure. This bacteria can enter the body through deep cuts, wounds, burns, and dirty abrasion and affects the nervous system. This infection can lead to painful muscle contractions, particularly jaw and neck muscles, arms, chest, abdomen, and leg. This further causes difficulty breathing and frequent spasms. 

Diphtheria is a serious infection affecting the nose and throat, leading to difficulty breathing, heart failure, paralysis, and even death. Symptoms include sore throat, chill, drooling, fever, weakness, and swelling of lymph nodes. This infection is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheria.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

212/2, Hadapsar, Off Soli Poonawalla Road, Pune 411028 India
Other Info - TDV0001

FAQs

TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml contains diphtheria and tetanus toxoids. When injected into the muscle, TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml releases a small dose of bacteria or protein of bacteria in the body, which further provides immunity against diphtheria and tetanus diseases.
TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml should be used with caution in the medical history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines (paralysis, encephalopathy), immune system disorders like Guillain-Barre syndrome, HIV infection, high fever, cancers like leukaemia/lymphoma, and fits. Please let your doctor know if your child has any other medical problems before starting TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml.
If your child misses a booster dose, take the next dose as soon as possible. Please be sure that your child receives all the recommended doses of the paediatric version of TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml since your child is not fully protected until he/she receives the complete scheduled series of shots.
If your child has shown a severe allergic reaction after the first shot, he/she should not get the booster doses since it can be life-threatening. Please consult your doctor for more information.
You can take other vaccines along with TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml if you do not have any allergic reactions. If you are taking other vaccines and TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml, they should be given by separate syringes and at different injection sites.
TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml is to be stored in cold places at 2°C to 8°C. Do not freeze the vial.

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Keep Refrigerated. Do not freeze.Prepaid payment required.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known if TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml is affected by alcohol intake. Please consult your doctor for more information.

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Pregnancy

Caution

TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml is a pregnancy category C drug and may have harmful effects on the developing baby. Please consult your doctor before taking TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml is safe if prescribed by your doctor during breastfeeding since it does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amounts. However, please consult your doctor before taking TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml if you are a breastfeeding mother.

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Driving

Caution

It is not known if TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml alters your ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml is safe if prescribed by your doctor. Please consult your doctor if you suffer from severe liver impairment/liver disease.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml is safe if prescribed by your doctor. Please consult your doctor if you suffer from severe kidney impairment/kidney disease.

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Children

Caution

TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml is recommended for use in children from 6 weeks through 6 years of age only after the doctor's advice. TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml is not indicated for use in infants below six weeks of age or children of 7 years of age or older.

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