Manufacturer : Tetanus Toxoid (NA)

Made In: Cipla Ltd

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION TT Injection is used as a vaccination to prevent tetanus (also known as lockjaw). During childhood, five doses are recommended, with a sixth given during adolescence. Additional doses every 10 years are recommended. TT Injection is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It is important that the child receives all the vaccination doses. For the vaccine to be most effective, it is important to get the vaccination booster injection every 10 years. Some of the common side effects of this medicine include reactions at the site of vaccination injection (such as pain, swelling, and redness), fever, and loss of appetite. If these side effects do not go away with time or get worse, let the doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms. To make sure the vaccine is safe, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking. USES OF TT INJECTION Prevention of Tetanus BENEFITS OF TT INJECTION In Prevention of Tetanus Tetanus causes a locked jaw, thus making it impossible to breathe, open the mouth to eat or swallow. TT Injection prevents tetanus by helping the body produce substances that resist infection from bacteria causing tetanus. TT Injection should be given to everyone, even to children as early as 2 months of age. Vaccination booster doses are recommended for everyone almost every 10 years. After being exposed, the incubation period varies from 3 to 21 days, with an average of eight days. It can be given after exposure too to make sure the individual is safe. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts. SIDE EFFECTS OF TT INJECTION Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you?re worried about them Common side effects of TT Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness) Loss of appetite Fever HOW TO USE TT INJECTION Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer. HOW TT INJECTION WORKS TT Injection is used for vaccination against tetanus. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections. SAFETY ADVICE warnings Alcohol CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with TT Injection. Please consult your doctor. warnings Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of TT Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. warnings Breast feeding CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of TT Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. TT Injection is not intended for use in adults. warnings Driving SAFE TT Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive. warnings Kidney SAFE IF PRESCRIBED TT Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of TT Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. warnings Liver SAFE IF PRESCRIBED TT Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of TT Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.