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Tetanus Immune Globulin Dosage

Applies to the following strengths: 250 units; 250 units/mL

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Tetanus

Routine prophylaxis:
250 units (1 syringe) deep intramuscularly


Treatment of active cases: Dose adjusted to severity of infection

Comments:

Usual Adult Dose for Tetanus Prophylaxis

Routine prophylaxis:
250 units (1 syringe) deep intramuscularly


Treatment of active cases: Dose adjusted to severity of infection

Comments:

Usual Pediatric Dose for Tetanus

Routine prophylaxis:
7 years and older: 250 units (1 syringe) deep intramuscularly


Under 7 years: Dose may be calculated at 4 units/kg, however use of the entire 250 unit syringe may be advisable regardless of the child's size, as the infection will produce the same amount of toxin as will be produced in adults.

Treatment of active cases: Dose adjusted to severity of infection

Comments:

Usual Pediatric Dose for Tetanus Prophylaxis

Routine prophylaxis:
7 years and older: 250 units (1 syringe) deep intramuscularly


Under 7 years: Dose may be calculated at 4 units/kg, however use of the entire 250 unit syringe may be advisable regardless of the child's size, as the infection will produce the same amount of toxin as will be produced in adults.

Treatment of active cases: Dose adjusted to severity of infection

Comments:

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS: None known

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:


Storage requirements:

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.