Adsorbed Tetanus Vaccine is a sterile preparation of refined tetanus toxoid. The toxoid is purified by chemical methods and is adsorbed onto aluminium phosphate. Thiomersal (0.01% w/v) is added as preservative. The vaccine is a white turbid suspension in which the mineral carrier tends to settle down slowly on keeping. The vaccine meets the requirements of WHO and BP.
Each dose of 0.5 mL contains: Tetanus Toxoid ≥40 IU, adsorbed on Aluminium phosphate (AlPO4) ≥1.5 mg. Preservative: Thiomersal BP 0.01% w/v.
Excipients/Inactive Ingredients: Aluminium phosphate, thiomersal, sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid, water for injection.
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