Generic names: Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids Adsorbed Suspension for Intramuscular Injection,
Indication and Usage:
TENIVAC is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of tetanus and diphtheria in persons 7 years of age and older.
TDVAX is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of tetanus and diphtheria. This vaccine is approved for use in persons 7 years of age and older.
Ingredients:
Each 0.5 mL dose of TENIVAC contains the following active ingredients: Tetanus Toxoid 5 Lf and Diphtheria Toxoid 2 Lf. Other ingredients per 0.5 mL dose include 1.5 mg of aluminum phosphate (0.33 mg of aluminum) as the adjuvant and ≤5.0 mcg of residual formaldehyde.
Each 0.5 mL dose of MassBiologics’ TDVAX is formulated to contain the following active ingredients: 2 Lf of tetanus toxoid and 2 Lf of diphtheria toxoid. Each 0.5 mL dose also contains aluminum adjuvant (not more than 0.53 mg aluminum by assay), < 100 mcg (0.02%) of residual formaldehyde, and a trace amount of thimerosal [mercury derivative, (< 0.3 mcg mercury/dose)] (not as a preservative) from the manufacturing process.
Manufacturer-listed adverse reactions:
Tenivac can cause: Lymphadenopathy, Erythematous rash, Maculopapular rash, Urticaria (hives), Pruritus (itchy skin), Bronchospasm, Angioedema, Paresthesia, Dizziness, Syncope (fainting), Guillain-Barré syndrome, Vomiting, Myalgia (muscle pain), Pain in extremities, Injection site reactions (including inflammation, mass, edema, induration, warmth, pruritus, cellulitis, discomfort), Edema peripheral, Fatigue.
Tdvax can cause: Arthus Reactions, Guillain-Barré syndrome, Dizziness, Headache, Convulsions, Myalgia (muscle pain), Musculoskeletal stiffness or pain, Arthralgia (joint pain), Rash, Nausea.
Limitations of Effectiveness: Vaccination with TENIVAC may not protect all individuals.
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