1. Prophylaxis of tetanus, following injury in patients whose immunization is incomplete or uncertain.
2. Therapeutically in the, treatment of tetanus.
Tetanus immunoglobulin should always be administered in conjunction with an active tetanus ... Show more
Administration
This vaccine should only be administered by intramuscular injection. Human tetanus immunoglobulin should not be administered by intravenously.
Adult Dose
Intramuscular
Post-exposure prophylaxis of tetanus: For adults single dose of 250 IU should be given.
The dose may be increased to 500 IU in case of:
1. Infected wounds where surgically appropriate treatment cannot be achieved within 24 hours ... Show more
Child Dose
Intramuscular
Post-exposure prophylaxis of tetanus: For children single dose of 250 IU should be given.
The dose may be increased to 500 IU in case of:
1. Infected wounds where surgically appropriate treatment cannot be achieved within 24 hou ... Show more
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity homologous Ig-containing medicinal products particularly in patients w/ IgA deficiency & concurrent presence of Ab to IgA.
Mode of Action
Tetanus immunoglobulin is used for passive immunisation against tetanus.
Precaution
Caution when used in patients with coagulation disorders or thrombocytopenia. Not to be used for IV admin. Pregnancy, lactation. If adsorbed tetanus vaccine is to be used concurrently, the vaccine and immunoglobulin should be administered with separa ... Show more
The safety for use of human tetanus immunoglobulin in human pregnancy has not been established in controlled clinical trials. Long lasting clinical experience with immunoglobulins suggests that no harmful effects on the course of pregnancy, or on the ... Show more
Interaction
May reduce the efficacy of live vaccines.
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