Dual Antigen

Indications & Dose:

It is a uniform suspension of diphtheria and tetanus toxoid adsorbed on aluminium phosphate and suspended in isotonic saline solution.

INDICATIONS:

For active immunisation of children against diphtheria and tetanus in cases where it is decided not to immunise against pertussis also. 

DOSE:

3 i.m. injections of 0.5ml to be administer with an interval of 4-8 weeks between doses. A fourth injection of 0.5ml should be admn. i.m. approximately one year after initial injection. 

Contraindications:

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Children with fever or evidence of acute illness. Defer adminis-tration of DPT/DT during an outbreak of poliomyelitis. Not to be given to children above 6 years and adults because of danger of reaction to diphtheria.

Side Effects:

SIDE EFFECTS:

Mild local reactions like pain, redness, tenderness at the site of injection, mild to moderate transient fever and irritability. 

Cautions:

Precautions:

PRECAUTIONS:

Anaphylaxis or acute hypersensitivity reaction. Do not give immunoglobulin concurrently. 

Interaction:

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

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Counselling:

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