TETANUS IMMUNOGLOBULIN 250IU (TETGLOB)

Why do you need to give this medicine?
Tetanus Immunoglobulin 250IU is a vaccine used to prevent tetanus infection.

INGREDIENTS
Name of the Component
Tetanus Immunoglobulin Powder – 250IU
Sodium Chloride – BP 9.0mg
Glycine – BP 0.3M
Thiomersal- BP 0.01%w/v
Water for Injection- USP q.s

ADDED INFORMATION
Do not use Tetanus Immuno 250IU if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. This vaccine should only be administered by a healthcare professional. Follow their recommended dosage instructions.

INDICATIONS
Prevention of tetanus infection.

CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

DOSAGE
Adults and children 7 years and older – Tetglob (Tetanus Immunoglobulin B.P.) equivalent to 250 units should be administered by deep intramuscular injection. At the same time, 0.5ml of Tetanus vaccine in a different extremity with a separate syringe and complete immunisation schedule is required to be administered.
Children less than 7 years old – In small children the routine prophylaxis dose of Tetglob (Tetanus Immunoglobulin B.P.) may be calculated by the body weight (4.0 units/kg). However, it may be advisable to administer the entire contents of the vial of Tetglob (Tetanus Immunoglobulin B.P.) (250 units) regardless of child’s size, since theoretically the same amount of toxin will be produced in the child’s body by the infecting Tetanus organism as it will in an adult’s body.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Possible side effects may include injection site reactions or allergic reactions. If you experience any unusual or unexpected symptoms, notify your healthcare provider immediately.

PRODUCT SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
This vaccine should be administered by a healthcare professional according to their instructions.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Store below 25°C. Keep out of reach of children.