Adacel Products are primarily used for

Prevention of diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough

About Adacel Products

Uses of Adacel Products

Diphtheria Toxoid+Tetanus Toxoid+Pertussis Toxoid is used for prevention of diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough.

Adacel Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Adacel are Headache, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Fussiness, Irritability, Unusual crying, Lethargy, Fever, Body ache, Muscle weakness, Tiredness.

How Adacel Products work

Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid + Pertussis Toxoid is a combination of three vaccines. They help develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.

Patient Concerns about Adacel Products

Frequently asked questions about Adacel Products

Frequently asked questions about Adacel Products

Q. What is Adacel Vaccine?
Adacel Vaccine is a combination vaccine that helps protect against three different infectious diseases - diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Diphtheria (a serious throat infection that may block airways), pertussis (respiratory infection known as whooping cough), and tetanus (lockjaw, muscle spasms, and paralysis) are serious and life-threatening diseases, which can be easily prevented with the help of proper vaccination.
Q. What is a booster dose or booster vaccine or booster shot?
A booster dose or booster vaccine or booster shot is an additional dose of a vaccine that may have to be administered periodically (usually once every few years) after completing the initial or primary vaccination against certain diseases. This helps to ‘boost’ your immunity against such diseases so that you are adequately protected against them.
Q. How does Adacel Vaccine work?
Adacel Vaccine works by causing the body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against three life-threatening diseases caused by bacterial infection, that is diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough).
Q. When should Adacel Vaccine not be given?
Adacel Vaccine should not be given if you have had an allergic reaction to Adacel Vaccine or any of its ingredients. Signs of an allergic reaction may include itchy skin rash, shortness of breath or swelling of the face or tongue. Get emergency medical help if you notice any such signs. Consult your doctor if you have a severe infection with a high temperature. A minor infection such as a cold should not be a problem, but talk to your doctor about , greater than or equal to 40°C. this before being vaccinated. Adacel Vaccine should be avoided if the person has experienced any inflammation of the brain or problems with the nervous system within 7 days after previous vaccination with a vaccine against pertussis (whooping cough) disease. If you have experienced a temporary reduction in blood platelets (which increases risk of bleeding or bruising), or problems with the brain or nerves after previous vaccination with a vaccine against diphtheria and/or tetanus, this vaccine cannot be given. Do not use this vaccine if the expiry date printed on the pack has passed or if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering. If you are not sure whether Adacel Vaccine should be given, talk to your doctor.
Q. How is Adacel Vaccine given?
Adacel Vaccine is only given by a doctor or a trained healthcare professional into a muscle (intramuscularly), normally the upper arm muscle. Do not administer this vaccine yourself. Firm pressure should be applied to the injection site, without any rubbing, for at least two minutes. Due caution should be exercised, especially in patients with bleeding problems or low platelet counts since they are at risk of bleeding, following an injection into a muscle. In patients with bleeding problems, the dose may need to be given under the skin (subcutaneously). Adacel Vaccine is never given into a vein (intravenously).
Q. How many doses of Adacel Vaccine are needed?
A single dose of Adacel Vaccine is recommended and helps keep you protected from diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis. Repeat vaccination against these diseases should be performed at intervals as per official recommendations (generally every 10 years).
Q. What if I miss a dose of Adacel Vaccine?
If a scheduled booster dose of Adacel Vaccine is missed, talk to your doctor and arrange another visit as soon as possible.
Q. What are the side effects of Adacel Vaccine?
The most common side effects of Adacel Vaccine are headache, injection site redness, pain or swelling and weakness. It may also cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as loss of appetite or feeling sick (nausea), vomiting, constipation or diarrhea. Not everyone experiences these side effects. If any of these side effects worry you or persist for a longer duration of time, please consult your doctor.
Q. Can I faint because of Adacel Vaccine?
Syncope (fainting) can occur following, or even before, any vaccination especially in adolescents as a psychogenic response to the needle injection. This can be accompanied by several neurological signs such as transient visual disturbance, paraesthesia and tonic-clonic limb movements during recovery. It is important that procedures are in place to avoid injury from faints.
Q. Is Adacel Vaccine safe to use in pregnancy and lactation?
Yes, Adacel Vaccine is generally safe to be used in pregnancy and lactation. However, inform your doctor if you are planning to conceive, pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Adacel Vaccine to receive more details on the appropriate time to receive Adacel Vaccine.
Q. What are the benefits of Adacel Vaccine during pregnancy?
Adacel Vaccine during pregnancy provides protection to both the mother and baby by transfer of vaccine-induced antibodies during the pregnancy. There is an additional benefit of reduced risk of transmission of infection from the mother to baby. It actually is a win-win situation. The baby is protected before birth and protection continues even after birth (for the first year of life). Infants are not adequately protected, especially against pertussis at birth. The vaccination for newborn babies, especially against pertussis, begins only at 6 weeks, that might put them at risk of developing the disease and its complications at birth in the first few months of life.
Q. Is Adacel Vaccine a safe vaccine?
Various studies and trials have shown that Adacel Vaccine is a safe and effective vaccine. Hence, it has been approved for use and recommended by various medical organizations and doctors all around the world. By preventing life-threatening diseases like diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus, it has proven to be of immense benefit. Adacel Vaccine is also well tolerated. Any side effects that may be seen with this vaccine are usually minor and tend to resolve quickly.

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Adacel Vaccine
vial of 0.5 ml Injection
Sanofi India Ltd
MRP
1400
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