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How to Take Tetanus Toxoid and it's Dose


It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the large muscle or under the skin.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: IM/SC- Primary immunization: 3 doses (0.5 mL each of tetanus toxoid adsorbed) via IM administration; give 2nd dose 4-8 weeks after 1st dose and 3rd dose 6-12 month after 2nd dose, Booster dose: 0.5 mL.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Tetanus Toxoid

This medication is an immunization vaccine, prescribed for tetanus (also known as lockjaw), which may cause a serious illness.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Tetanus Toxoid

India :


International :


Tetanus Toxoid Adsorbed USP
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