Dosage
DiphtheriaTetanus-Acellular Pertussis Vaccine's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 0.5 to 1 g/ kg/dose | 0.75 (0.75) | 24 hourly | IV | Repeat every 1-2 days. Usual dose 25g. No more than 250g should be administered within 48 hours. Maximum dose 2g/kg/dose |
| 100 to 200 ml | 150 (150) | As recommended. | IV-inf | 1-2 ml/min, of 25 % solution. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 2.5 to 0 ml/kg | 1.2 (1.25) | 24 hourly | Intra Venous Infusion | Infuse over 30-60 Min |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| 250 to 500 mg/kg | 380 (375) | 24 hourly | Infusion | Over 30 to 60 minutes |