Tetig 250 Injection

About this Medicine

Tetig 250 Injection is used as a vaccination to prevent tetanus (also known as lockjaw). During childhood, four doses are recommended, with a fifth given during adolescence. Additional doses every 10 years are recommended. Tetig 250 Injection is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It is important that the child receives all the vaccination doses. For the vaccine to be most effective, it is important to get the vaccination booster injection every 10 years.Some of the common side effects of this medicine include reactions at the site of vaccination injection (such as pain, swelling, and redness), fever, and loss of appetite. If these side effects do not go away with time or get worse, let the doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.To make sure the vaccine is safe, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking.

How it Works

Tetig 250 Injection is used for vaccination against tetanus. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.

Key Facts

Chemical Class :: Vaccines|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: VACCINES|Action Class :: Toxoid (Inactivated toxins)

Safety Overview

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lactation

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Driving

SAFE

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED