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Diphtheria & tetanus toxoids combined (pediatric) - injection

(dip-theer-ee-uh & tet-un-us tox-oids (pee-dee-at-rick)

Simular Drugs : Diphtheria Tetanus Toxoid, Diphtheria Tetanus Toxoid

Diphtheria Tetanus Toxoid Usage: this medication is given to provide protection (immunity) against diphtheria and tetanus disease at child from two months of age up to seven years of age.

How to use Diphtheria Tetanus Toxoid: it medication is injected at to muscle by health care professional. it is usually given in the upper arm or in the upper thigh muscle. it vaccination is routinely administered at 2, 4, 6 & 15 or 18 months of age as indicated in recommended immunization schedule since infants and kid. If you have an infection in time, some your doctor may select to delay the vaccination until you are better. Booster injections may be required at clock about injury in older child and adults if it has been 5-10 years for last tetanus vaccine was received.

Diphtheria Tetanus Toxoid side effects: it drug may cause irritation, redness, swelling, warmth, itching, bruising, pain & a hard lump at injection site which lasts a few days up to a week. other side effects include low grade fever, chills, headache, muscle or joint aches, general body discomfort, flushing or itching. If these symptoms continue or become bothersome, inform you're pharmacist. Notify some your pharmacist if any of the next occur after vaccination with this drug: tingling of hands or feet, rapid heart rate, high fever, trouble swallowing, skin rash. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact some your healthcare professional or pharmacist.

Diphtheria Tetanus Toxoid Precautions: Tell youre doctor of: every illnesses, infections, reactions to a previous vaccination, allergies.

Diphtheria Tetanus Toxoid drug interactions: Tell youre doctor about any over-the-counter or prescription drug you may take including: steroids, cyclosporine, immunosuppressants, blood thinners, anti-cancer medications. do not start or stop any medicine with-out physician or physician approval.

Diphtheria Tetanus Toxoid Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact you're local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Diphtheria Tetanus Toxoid special notes: there are various combinations of vaccines available. Based on previous reactions to vaccines, your health care provider will determine most appropriate ones to use. Use only the intramuscular route. Inform your doctor of every previous reactions to any vaccines. Discuss risks and benefits of vaccination with your health care provider.

If you missed Diphtheria Tetanus Toxoid dose: It's important to receive each vaccination as scheduled. Be sure to make note about when vaccination was last given for your medical record.

Diphtheria Tetanus Toxoid Storage: Store it medication as directed.

Active Ingredients : Diphtheria And Tetanus Toxoids Combined (pediatric)