SII TD VAC Injection 5ml

INTRODUCTION ABOUT SII TD VAC INJECTION

SII TD VAC INJECTION contains Diphtheria Toxoid and Tetanus Toxoid which belongs to the group of medicines called Vaccines. It is used in children aged less than 7 years for protection against diphtheria and tetanus in whom pertussis antigen is contraindicated. Diphtheria is a contagious bacterial infection which infects the nose and throat and, in some cases, the skin also mostly affects children.

Symptoms of diphtheria are fever, sore throat, breathing and swallowing difficulties, a thick grey-white coating covering the back of the throat, nose, and tongue, and swollen glands in the neck. Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that occurs when bacteria enter the body through cuts, burns, animal bites, etc. Tetanus symptoms include lockjaw (jaw muscle stiffness), fever, rapid heartbeat, sweating, and muscle spasms.

SII TD VAC INJECTION should be used with caution in patients who have a compromised immune system, brachial neuritis (nerve damage affecting the chest, arms, shoulders, and hands), or Guillain-Barré syndrome (a condition in which the immune system attacks nerves).

SII TD VAC INJECTION is not recommended for use by pregnant women. Before using, consult your doctor.SII TD VAC INJECTION is not recommended for use by breastfeeding women. SII TD VAC INJECTION should be used with caution in premature infants as it may increase the risk of apnea (a condition when breathing stops during sleep). SII TD VAC INJECTION is not recommended for use in children younger than 6 weeks old or older than 7 years old.

The most common side effects after receiving SII TD VAC INJECTION are redness and swelling at the injection site, fever, crying, and loss of appetite. Consult your doctor right away if any side effects worsen. 

USES OF SII TD VAC INJECTION

• SII TD VAC INJECTION is used in adults and children aged 5 years and more as booster medicine for protection against diphtheria and tetanus

HOW SII TD VAC INJECTION WORKS

SII TD VAC INJECTION works by stimulating the immune system and forming memory cells. It helps in producing antibodies against tetanus and diphtheria antigens and, hence, killing the microbe.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

SII TD VAC INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into the muscle as an intramuscular injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of management depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF SII TD VAC INJECTION

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY

Contraindicated

SII TD VAC INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women. consult your doctor before receiving it.

BREASTFEEDING

Contraindicated

SII TD VAC INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before receiving it.

ALLERGY

Contraindicated

Do not receive SII TD VAC INJECTION if you are allergic to Tetanus toxoid, diphtheria toxoid or any other ingredients of the medicine.

USE IN PEDIATRICS

Use with Caution

SII TD VAC INJECTION should be used with caution in premature infants as it may increase the risk of apnoea (a condition when breathing stops during sleep). consult your doctor before administration.

SII TD VAC INJECTION is not recommended for use in children below 6 weeks of age and more than 7 years of age. consult your doctor before receiving it.

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before receiving SII TD VAC INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:

• chloramphenicol (a medicine used for the management of bacterial infections)

Overdosage:

SII TD VAC INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse immediately if you experience any unusual symptoms.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep SII TD VAC INJECTION out of reach from children
• Store SII TD VAC INJECTION at 2 degrees to 4 degrees and do not freeze SII TD VAC INJECTION

FAQs ABOUT SII TD VAC INJECTION

Q: What are vaccines?

A: Vaccines are biological products containing dead, weakened microbes or modified microbial toxins. Vaccines work by stimulating the immune system against bacteria and creating memory cells. It helps in producing antibodies against the microbe or its antigens.

Q: What are the side effects of SII TD VAC INJECTION?

A: The most common side effects after receiving SII TD VAC INJECTION are redness and swelling at the injection site, fever, crying, and loss of appetite. Consult your doctor right away if any side effects worsen.

Q: What are the uses of SII TD VAC INJECTION?

A: SII TD VAC INJECTION is used to protect children under the age of seven against diphtheria and tetanus in cases where pertussis antigen is contraindicated.

Q: What are diphtheria and tetanus?

A: Diphtheria is a contagious bacterial infection that mostly affects children and infects the nose, throat, and, in some cases, the skin. Symptoms of diphtheria are fever, sore throat, breathing and swallowing difficulties, a thick grey-white coating covering the back of the throat, nose, and tongue, and swollen glands in the neck. Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that occurs when bacteria enter the body through cuts, burns, animal bites, etc. Tetanus symptoms include lockjaw (jaw muscle stiffness), fever, rapid heartbeat, sweating, and muscle spasms.

Q: Is SII TD VAC INJECTION safe for children?

A: SII TD VAC INJECTION should be used with caution in premature infants as it may increase the risk of apnea (a condition when breathing stops during sleep). Before using this medication, consult your doctor. SII TD VAC INJECTION should not be used in children younger than 6 weeks old or older than 7 years old. Before you receive it, consult your doctor. 

REFERENCES

1. KD Tripathi. Vaccines and Sera. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, 7th edition.2013 page 924, 925.

2. Sanofi Pasteur. Injection (Diphtheria Toxoid +Tetanus Toxoid). [Revised in April 2019] [Accessed on 22nd September 2022] https://www.fffenterprises.com/assets/downloads/pi-Other%20Vaccines_DIPHTHERIA%20and%20TETANUS%20TOXOIDS%20ADSORBED_Sanofi%20Pasteur.pdf

3. Sanofi Pasteur. Injection (Diphtheria Toxoid +Tetanus Toxoid). [Revised in April 2019] [Accessed on 22nd September 2022] https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ce88effe-7ff2-418f-acb3-3cb5d5d2bf95

4. Serum Institute of India. Injection (Diphtheria Toxoid +Tetanus Toxoid). [Accessed on 22nd September 2022] https://www.seruminstitute.com/product_diphtheriatetanus_pediatric.php

AUTHOR DETAILS

Written By Dr. Dhivakaran R - BDS

Last updated on 10 Apr 2023 | 09:37 AM(IST)