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DIPTHERIA
& TETANUS VACCINE (Adsorbed) I.P.
DIPTHERIA & TETANUS TOXOID (Adsorbed)
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Description
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It is prepared by detoxifying toxins produced
during the growth of Cornebacterium diptherae & Clostridium
tetani, both the toxoids are highly purified and adsorbed
on Aluminium phosphate. Aluminiuim phosphate serves as an
adjuvant giving rapid and sustained immune response.
The composition of the vaccine per ml is as follows:
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Purified Diptheria Toxoids
Purified Tetanus Toxoids
Aluminium Phosphate Gel |
50
Lf
10 Lf
5.0mg |
Indications
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The vaccine is used for active immunization
of susceptible population, perticulerly children against
diptheria and tetanus. It is also indicated in children
between ages 5 and 10 years, who have been immunized in
infancy with Triple antigen (DTP/V)
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Dosage
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For primary immunization of children omitting
pertussis component 0.5ml by intramuscular injection at
2 months of age, followed by a second dose of 0.5ml after
4 weeks, and a third dose of 0.5ml after another 4 weeks.
A reinforcing dose of 0.5ml is recommended at 4-6 years
age.
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Packing
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The vaccine is supplied
in box of 50 X 5ml vials.
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Storage
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Stored between 20c and 8oc.
Do not freeze. |
