IMMUNOGLOBULIN HUMAN ANTITETANUS, 250 IU/ml, syr.

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IMMUNOGLOBULIN HUMAN ANTITETANUS

Therapeutic Action

Human tetanus immunoglobulin contains mainly immunoglobulin G (IgG) with a specifically high content of antibodies against the toxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium tetani.

Indications

Prevention of tetanus in wound management, in patients non immunised or incompletely immunised or in patients whose immunisation status is unknown.

Treatment of clinical tetanus

Instructions for use

Must be given by IM route only.

Do not administer by IV route.

Precautions for Use

As with all injectable vaccines and/or immunoglobulins, appropriate medical treatment should always be readily available in case of rare anaphylactic reactions following the administration of the product.

Storage

  • Keep refrigerated between 2ºC and 8ºC - Protect from sunlight
  • Do not freeze.

(Cf Introduction: Thermosensitive products)