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Tetanus Antitoxin, 10x1 ds.
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Advantage Multi Rx,
Advantage Multi Rx,

Tetanus Antitoxin, 10x1 ds.
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SKU: TETANT10000
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It is recommended for use in domestic animals as an aid in preventing and treating tetanus. Tetanus Antitoxin Equine Origin Antitoxin Tetanus Antitoxin Equine Origin Active Ingredient(s): Tetanus Antitoxin Equine Origin is prepared from the blood of healthy horses that have been hyperimmunized with repeated large doses of Clostridium tetani toxin. Each serial is tested for purity safety and antitoxin units in accordance with applicable standard requirements issued by USDA. Contains phenol and thimerosal as a preservative. Indications: It is recommended for use in domestic animals as an aid in preventing and treating tetanus. Dosage and Administration: Tetanus Antitoxin Equine Origin is recommended for use when a nonimmunized animal or one whose immune status is unknown suffers a deep penetrating wound that has or may become contaminated with soil. It provides quick short-term protection. Antitoxin may also be administered to animals following castration docking and other operations performed on premises upon which tetanus infection has been a problem. Tetanus Antitoxin Equine Origin confers immediate passive immunity lasting about 7-14 days. 1500 units administered subcutaneously or intramuscularly is the recommended dose for prevention. Large doses of Tetanus Antitoxin Equine Origin may provide beneficial response in animals already infected with tetanus but the success of treatment is not assured. For treatment administer 10000 to 50000 units to horses and cattle 3000 to 15000 units to sheep and swine. Animals that suffer slow healing puncture wounds or deep abrasions should be given a second dose of antitoxin in seven (7) days and additionally as considered necessary. Precaution(s): Store in the dark at 2° to 7°C. Sterilize syringes and needles by boiling in clean water. Use the entire contents when bottle is first opened. Caution(s): Anaphylaxis (shock) may occasionally follow the use of products of this nature. Epinephrine or equivalent should be available for immediate use in these instances. For veterinary use only. Warning(s): Do not vaccinate within 21 days before slaughter. Discussion: Tetanus is caused by a toxin (poison) produced by the growth of Clostridium tetani an anaerobic (lives without air) micro-organism that may be carried into the wounds or sites of surgical operations. Affected animals become stiff have greater difficulty swallowing and the pulse rate is increased. Breathing is labored. Spasmodic contractions of the muscle system occurs extending muscles of the jaw. Thus the term lockjaw is frequently applied. Legs are often spread tail stiff with abdominal muscles retracted. Tetanus stricken animals may be unusually sensitive to light and heat. The temperature of the animal generally remains normal elevating only shortly before death.