T.T. Amp

Ampoule

Prevention of tetanus (active immunization) in children and adults; routine immunization and booster doses; prophylaxis in wound management as per immunization status

Tetanus toxoid is an inactivated form of tetanus toxin that cannot cause disease. It stimulates the immune system to produce protective antibodies, providing active immunity against tetanus infection.

For intramuscular injection only (preferably deltoid in adults/older children, anterolateral thigh in infants). Shake well before use. Administer as per immunization schedule/doctor advice; booster doses are typically given at recommended intervals. Do not give intravenously.

Injection site pain, redness, swelling, mild fever, headache, fatigue, body ache, nausea

Do not use in case of severe allergy to any component or after a previous dose of tetanus toxoid. Postpone in acute severe febrile illness (minor infections are usually not a contraindication). Use with caution in patients with bleeding disorders or on anticoagulants (risk of injection-site bleeding). Keep emergency treatment available for rare anaphylaxis. This vaccine prevents tetanus but does not treat established tetanus infection.

Immunosuppressants/chemotherapy/systemic corticosteroids may reduce vaccine response; may be given with other vaccines at different sites; concomitant tetanus immune globulin (TIG) can be given for wound prophylaxis at a different site/syringe when indicated

Store at 2–8°C. Do not freeze. Protect from light. Discard if frozen, if vaccine shows abnormal appearance, or if vial/ampoule is damaged.

Tetanus Toxoid Vaccine IP (Human Biologicals Institute), Tetanus Toxoid Vaccine IP (Serum Institute of India), Tetanus Toxoid Vaccine IP (Biological E), Tetanus Toxoid Vaccine IP (Bharat Biotech)