Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid Benefits & Uses

Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diphtheria Toxoid + 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Tetanus Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 2 doses of 0.5 mL IM 4 to 6 weeks apart followed by a third dose of 0.5 mL after 6 to 12 months later
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Tetanus Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 2 doses of 0.5 mL 4 to 6 weeks apart followed by a third dose of 0.5 mL after 6 to 12 months later, above 7 years old can take
Adult	Disease: Tetanus Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 2 doses of 0.5 mL IM 4 to 6 weeks apart followed by a third dose of 0.5 mL after 6 to 12 months later
Geriatric	Disease: Tetanus Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 2 doses of 0.5 mL IM 4 to 6 weeks apart followed by a third dose of 0.5 mL after 6 to 12 months later

Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid Related Warnings

Is the use of Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid safe for pregnant women?

Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid.
What is the effect of Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid on the Kidneys?

Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid on the Liver?

Using Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid on the Heart?

Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid is completely safe for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid with Other Drugs

Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid 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

Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid Contraindications

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

Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Bleeding
Agammaglobulinemia
Cancer
Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid

Is this Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid habit forming or addictive?

Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid does not cause addiction.

Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid

Taking Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid

Information about the interaction of Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.