ADACEL INJ

Overview

ADACEL INJ is a Schedule H drug.

ADACEL INJ is composed of: TETANUS TOXOID (22.5 LF), DIPHTHERIA TOXOID (5 LF), PERTUSSIS TOXOID (5 MCG)

Tetanus Toxoid is used for prevention of tetanus.Tetanus Toxoid is a vaccine.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



Usage

TETANUS TOXOID is generally used to treat: Tetanus
TETANUS TOXOID can address symptoms like: Fever, Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Muscle Stiffness, Shortness Of Breath, Jaw Locking, Difficulty Swallowing, Drooling, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Restless Or Irritability, Stiff Neck



Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Precautions for ADACEL INJ and its Constituents


  • Use tetanus toxoid (adsorbed) as ordered by your doctor.
  • Do not take tetanus toxoid if you are allergic to it or any of the other ingredient of this injection.
  • Consult your doctor before taking tetanus toxoid if you are pregnant, breast-feeding or planning for a pregnancy; or undergoing radiation or chemotherapy.
  • Doctor’s advice should be considered in case of patients with following history of disease conditions: seizures,fever, infection, bleeding disorder, low platelet levels or weak immune system due to HIV infection or AIDS.
  • Take special precautions while using tetanus toxoid if you had severe pain and swelling or bleeding at previous vaccination site.


Common Side-Effects

TETANUS TOXOID : Pain, Peripheral Neuropathy, Febrile Convulsions, Skin Irritation, Fever, Fatigue (tiredness), Joint Pain, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Dizziness, Hands Tingling, Feet Tingling, Body Pain, Face Swelling, Vomit

Serious Side-Effects

TETANUS TOXOID : Seizure, Body Difficulty Walking, Difficulty Swallowing, Hearing Loss

Rare Side-Effects

TETANUS TOXOID : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin

Technical Classification

TETANUS TOXOID is categorized as: BACTERIAL VACCINES / IMMUNOSTIMULANTS / IMMUNOLOGIC AGENTS

Available Alternatives for ADACEL INJ

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ADACEL INJINR 874 for 1 ML INJECTIONTETANUS TOXOID 22.5 LF, PERTUSSIS TOXOID 5 MCG, DIPHTHERIA TOXOID 5 LF

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ABHAY TAG INJINR 17.5 for 1 ML INJECTIONDIPHTHERIA TOXOID 25.0 %, TETANUS TOXOID 15.0 %, PERTUSSIS TOXOID 4.0 %
BOOSTRIX INJINR 1098 for 0.5ML INJECTIONTETANUS TOXOID 20 IU, PERTUSSIS TOXOID 8 MCG, FILAMENTOUS HAEMAGGLUTININ 8 MCG, PERTACTIN 2.5 MCG, DIPHTHERIA TOXOID 2 IU
COMVAC 3 2520LF/57.5LF/1520OU INJINR 16.25 for 1 ML INJECTIONDIPHTHERIA TOXOID 2520.0 LF, PERTUSSIS TOXOID 1520.0 OU, TETANUS TOXOID 57.5 LF
DPT VACCINR 182.99 for 0.5 MLPERTUSSIS TOXOID 8 MCG/ML, TETANUS TOXOID 5 LF, DIPHTHERIA TOXOID 2.5 LF
EASY 5 VACCINR 600 for 0.5 MLTETANUS TOXOID 60 IU, DIPHTHERIA TOXOID 30 IU, HAEMOPHILUS B CONJUGATE VACCINE 10 MCG/ML, HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN 10 MCG, PERTUSSIS TOXOID 4 IU
EASY-4 VACCINR 575 for 05.MLTETANUS TOXOID 60 IU, DIPHTHERIA TOXOID 30 IU, HAEMOPHILUS B CONJUGATE VACCINE 10 MCG, PERTUSSIS TOXOID 4 IU
HEXAXIM VACCINR 4800 for 0.5 ML INJECTIONTETANUS TOXOID 40 IU, PERTUSSIS TOXOID 25 MCG, DIPHTHERIA TOXOID 20 IU, HAEMOPHILUS B CONJUGATE VACCINE 12 MCG
INFANRIX INJINR 767.05 for 1 ML INJECTIONTETANUS TOXOID 40.0 IU, DIPHTHERIA TOXOID 30.0 IU, PERTUSSIS TOXOID 25.0 MCG, PERTACTIN 8.0 MCG
INFANRIX VACCINR 767.05 for 1 ML INJECTIONTETANUS TOXOID 40 IU, DIPHTHERIA TOXOID 30 IU, PERTUSSIS TOXOID 25 MCG, PERTACTIN 8 MCG
PENTAXIM INJINR 2495 for 0.5 ML INJECTIONTETANUS TOXOID 40.0 IU, DIPHTHERIA TOXOID 30.0 IU, PERTUSSIS TOXOID 25.0 MCG, HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE TYPE B CAPSULAR POLYSACCHARIDE 10.0 MCG
PENTAXIM VACCINR 2495 for 0.5 ML INJECTIONTETANUS TOXOID 40 IU, DIPHTHERIA TOXOID 30 IU, PERTUSSIS TOXOID 25 MCG, HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE TYPE B CAPSULAR POLYSACCHARIDE 10 MCG
Q VAC INJ 5LF/20LF/4LF/10MCGINR 103.7 for 1 ML INJECTIONDIPHTHERIA TOXOID 20.0 LF, HEPATITIS B 10.0 MCG, TETANUS TOXOID 5.0 LF, PERTUSSIS TOXOID 4.0 LF
QUADROVAX INJINR 429.15 for 0.5 ML INJECTIONDIPHTHERIA TOXOID 30.0 IU, TETANUS TOXOID 25.0 IU, HAEMOPHILUS B CONJUGATE VACCINE 10.0 MCG, PERTUSSIS TOXOID 4.0 IU
QUADROVAX VACCINR 429.15 for 0.5 ML INJECTIONDIPHTHERIA TOXOID 30 IU, TETANUS TOXOID 25 IU, HAEMOPHILUS B CONJUGATE VACCINE 10 MCG, PERTUSSIS TOXOID 4 IU
QUINVAXEM INJINR 870 for 1 ML INJECTIONTETANUS TOXOID 60 IU, DIPHTHERIA TOXOID 30 IU, HAEMOPHILUS B CONJUGATE VACCINE 20 MCG/ML, HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN 10 MCG, PERTUSSIS TOXOID 4 IU
TRIPLE ANTIGEN 25 LF/5 LF/0.01% W/V/4 IU INJINR 19.45 for 1 ML INJECTIONDIPHTHERIA TOXOID 25.0 LF, TETANUS TOXOID 5.0 LF, PERTUSSIS TOXOID 4.0 IU, THIOMERSAL 0.01 %W/V
TRIPLE ANTIGEN 25 LF/5 LF/4 IU/1.5MG INJINR 201.5 for 10 INJECTIONSDIPHTHERIA TOXOID 25.0 LF, TETANUS TOXOID 5.0 LF, PERTUSSIS TOXOID 4.0 IU, ALUMINIUM PHOSPHATE 1.5 MG
TRIPLE ANTIGEN INJINR 16.65 for 1 ML INJECTIONPERTUSSIS TOXOID 20000 MILLIONCELLS, DIPHTHERIA TOXOID 25 LF, TETANUS TOXOID 5 LF, THIOMERSAL 0.01 %W/V
TRIPVAC INJINR 40 for 0.5 ML INJECTIONPERTUSSIS TOXOID 20000.0 IU, DIPHTHERIA TOXOID 25.0 LF, TETANUS TOXOID 5.0 LF