Shan TT 40IU Injection

Description

Shan TT 40IU Injection is used as a vaccination to prevent tetanus (also known as lockjaw). During childhood, five doses are recommended, with a sixth given during adolescence. Additional doses every 10 years are recommended. Shan TT 40IU 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.

Introduction

In Prevention of Tetanus Tetanus causes a locked jaw, thus making it impossible to breathe, open the mouth to eat or swallow. Shan TT 40IU Injection prevents tetanus by helping the body produce substances that resist infection from bacteria causing tetanus. Shan TT 40IU Injection should be given to everyone, even to children as early as 2 months of age. Vaccination booster doses are recommended for everyone almost every 10 years. After being exposed, the incubation period varies from 3 to 21 days, with an average of eight days. It can be given after exposure too to make sure the individual is safe. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts.

Benefits

Shan TT 40IU 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.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Shan TT 40IU Injection. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Shan TT 40IU Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Shan TT 40IU Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. Shan TT 40IU Injection is not intended for use in adults. - Driving : SAFE - Shan TT 40IU Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Shan TT 40IU Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Shan TT 40IU Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Shan TT 40IU Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Shan TT 40IU Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.