Dual Antigen Vaccine
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Product introduction
Dual Antigen Vaccine is a prescription medicine having combination of medicines that is used in the prevention of diphtheria and tetanus. It helps in developing immunity. It protects the body against future infections.
Dual Antigen Vaccine injection must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not take it if you have any known allergy from this injection.
The most common side effects include unusual crying, loss of appetite and fever. If any of these side effects or any other symptoms which you think are because of this medicine persist for a longer duration, please inform your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suffering from any other diseases. It is advised to avoid alcohol while taking this medicine. This medicine is safe to use in breastfeeding mothers and patients suffering from liver and kidney diseases.
Uses of Dual Antigen Injection
Benefits of Dual Antigen Injection
In Tetanus
Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system and causes muscles throughout the body to become stiff and tighten. Dual Antigen Vaccine helps prevent tetanus infection. It helps the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against tetanus infection. However, it does not provide lifelong protection. Children need to get a booster shot at 11 or 12 years of age. Adults need a booster shot every 10 years after that. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.
In Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that causes pain and swelling in the throat. This might cause difficulty in breathing. It might also damage the heart, kidneys and nerves. Dual Antigen Vaccine gives protection against diphtheria. It is recommended to get your child vaccinated against diphtheria starting at 6 weeks through 6 years. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.
Side effects of Dual Antigen 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 Dual Antigen
- Fever
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Chills
- Joint inflammation
How to use Dual Antigen Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Dual Antigen Injection works
They help develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dual Antigen Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dual Antigen Vaccine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dual Antigen Vaccine is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Dual Antigen Vaccine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dual Antigen Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dual Antigen Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dual Antigen Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dual Antigen Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Dual Antigen Injection?
If you miss a dose of Dual Antigen Vaccine, please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- If you are severely ill, you should probably wait until you recover. Your doctor can advise you on this.
- You can apply ice pack on the injection site if you experience pain and redness.
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Patients taking Dual Antigen Vaccine
Once A Month
80%
Once A Day
10%
Once A Week
10%
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- ScienceDirect. Diphtheria Toxoid. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Immunoglobulin tetanus. Elstree, Hertfordshire: Bio Products Laboratory Limited; 1992 [revised Oct. 2014]. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Mayo Clinic. Tetanus toxoid. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. Diphtheria and Tetanus Vaccine (Adsorbed) for Adults and Adolescents I.P. [product Information]. [Accessed 19 Oct. 2023] (online) Available from:
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Name: Serum Institute Of India Ltd
Address: 212/2, Hadapsar, Off Soli Poonawalla Road, Pune 411028 India
Country of origin: India
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