|
Indication |
To prevent infection with Clostridium
tetani and Corynebacterium
diphtheriae |
|
Proprietary Name |
Td (generic) |
|
Manufacturer |
sanofi pasteur |
|
Viability |
Inactivated |
|
Microorganism |
Clostridium tetani
and Corynebacterium diphtheriae |
|
Dose |
0.5 mL |
|
Route |
Intramuscular |
|
Dose form |
Suspension |
|
Appearance |
Turbid liquid, whitish-gray in color |
|
Concentration (per 0.5 mL) |
Diphtheria, 2 Lf U
Tetanus, 5 Lf U |
|
Preservatives |
Thimerosal, 25 mcg |
|
Adjuvants |
Aluminum potassium sulfate, (≤ 0.28 mg
aluminum) |
|
Excipients |
Formaldehyde,
≤0.02% |
|
Allergens |
Vial stopper may contain dry natural latex
rubber |
|
Media |
Peptone-based
Mueller and Miller (modified) |
|
Packaging |
Single-dose (0.5 mL) vials and disposable
prefilled syringes |
|
Routine storage |
2 to 8° C (36-46°
F)
Do Not Freeze |
|
updated July 2005 |