Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid

Information about Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid

Diphtheria toxoid + tetanus toxoid uses

Diphtheria Toxoid+Tetanus Toxoid is used for Prevention of diphtheria and tetanus.

How diphtheria toxoid + tetanus toxoid 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.

Common side effects of diphtheria toxoid + tetanus toxoid

Fever, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Chills, Joint inflammation, Guillain-Barré syndrome, Muscle pain, Allergic reaction, Swelling of lymph nodes, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)

Available Medicine for Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid

  • ₹13 to ₹175
    Serum Institute Of India Ltd
    3 variant(s)
  • ₹16 to ₹18
    Serum Institute Of India Ltd
    2 variant(s)
  • ₹25
    Biological E Ltd
    1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid

  • 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.


Content on this page was last updated on 29 December, 2022, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)