Adacel Benefits & Uses

Adacel is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diphtheria
Tetanus
Whooping Cough (Read More - Home remedies for whooping cough)

Other Benefits

Meningococcal Meningitis
Injury

Adacel 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
Adult	Disease: Meningococcal Meningitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Meningococcal Meningitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Meningococcal Meningitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Meningococcal Meningitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Meningococcal Meningitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose for 9 - 23 month old children, and next dose will be given after 3 month

Adacel Related Warnings

Is the use of Adacel safe for pregnant women?

Adacel may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Adacel, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Adacel safe during breastfeeding?

Adacel is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Adacel on the Kidneys?

Adacel is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Adacel on the Liver?

Using Adacel does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Adacel on the Heart?

Adacel is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Adacel with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Hydrocortisone

Prednisolone

Cisplatin

Cyclosporin

Paclitaxel

Vinblastine

Prednisolone

Hydrocortisone

Betamethasone

Hydrocortisone

Adalimumab

Betamethasone

Cisplatin

Adacel Contraindications

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

Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Bleeding
Agammaglobulinemia
Cancer
Infections
Fever
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Adacel

Is this Adacel habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Adacel is addictive.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Adacel. So it is best to avoid driving.

Safe
Is it safe?

Adacel should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Adacel is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Adacel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Adacel

Taking Adacel with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Adacel

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Adacel with alcohol.

Unknown