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Serum - Protection from birth onwards

DIPHTHERIA AND TETANUS VACCINE
ABSORBED FOR ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS

vaccine diphtheria

INDICATION

Indicated for primary vaccination and revaccination of adults and adolescents having contraindications of Pertussis antigen. Primary vaccination and revaccination of children older than 7 years.

ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION

Intramuscular.

DOSAGE

Two injections of 0.5 ml. at least four weeks apart followed by a third injection 6 to 12 months after the second dose. The vaccine should also be given as a booster immunisation every 5 to 10 years.

COMPOSITION

  • Each single 0.5 ml human dose contains
  • Diphtheria Toxoid ≤ 5 Lf (≥ 2 IU)
  • Tetanus Toxoid ≥ 5 Lf (≥40 IU)
  • Adsorbed on Aluminium Phosphate, Al+++ ≤ 1.25 mg
  • Preservative: 0.005% Thiomersal
PRESENTATION:
1 dose ampoule of 0.5 ml
10 dose vial of 5 ml
20 dose vial of 10 ml
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