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Tetanus Toxoid Benefits & Uses

Tetanus Toxoid is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Tetanus

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

Tetanus Toxoid Side Effects

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

Moderate

Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Erythema

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Injection site pain
Drowsiness
Diarrhoea
Rash

Tetanus Toxoid Related Warnings

Is the use of Tetanus Toxoid safe for pregnant women?

Tetanus Toxoid can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Tetanus Toxoid right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Tetanus Toxoid safe during breastfeeding?

Tetanus Toxoid is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Tetanus Toxoid on the Kidneys?

Using Tetanus Toxoid does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Tetanus Toxoid on the Liver?

Using Tetanus Toxoid does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Tetanus Toxoid on the Heart?

Tetanus Toxoid is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Tetanus Toxoid with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Prednisolone

Hydrocortisone

Betamethasone

Tetanus Toxoid Contraindications

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

Agammaglobulinemia
Cancer
Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Tetanus Toxoid

Is this Tetanus Toxoid habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Tetanus Toxoid has not been reported.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Tetanus Toxoid since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Tetanus Toxoid only as per medical advice.

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

No, Tetanus Toxoid cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Tetanus Toxoid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tetanus Toxoid

It is safe to take Tetanus Toxoid with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Tetanus Toxoid

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Tetanus Toxoid

Question about 5 years ago

How does Tetanus Toxoid works?

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

Tetanus Toxoid 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Tetanus Toxoid a live vaccine?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Tetanus Toxoid is not a live vaccine. It is an inactivated tetanus toxin.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Tetanus Toxoid?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Tetanus Toxoid 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 about 5 years ago

Can Tetanus Toxoid cause fever?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Tetanus Toxoid 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 about 5 years ago

Is Tetanus Toxoid safe to use?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Tetanus Toxoid 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.