Adacel Injection
🤰 Pregnancy Category C
📋 Prescription Required
💊 Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
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Reviewed by
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Sep 20, 2026
What is Adacel Injection used for?
This medicine contains Diphtheria Toxoid (5LF) + Tetanus Toxoid (22.5LF) + Pertussis Toxoid (5mcg) and is used to treat . Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Diphtheria Toxoid (5LF) + Tetanus Toxoid (22.5LF) + Pertussis Toxoid (5mcg)
- Manufacturer: Sanofi India Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
💡 Did You Know? India is the largest provider of generic medicines globally, supplying over 50% of global vaccine demand.
💊 Adacel Injection Uses & Benefits
- Adacel Injection is a combination of three vaccines used to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough.
- It stimulates the immune system to act against microorganisms to prevent such infections.Adacel Injection is to be administered by a healthcare professional.
- It may cause redness, pain, and inflammation" class="semantic-link" title="Medicines for swelling">swelling at the site of injection.
- However, this is temporary and usually resolves on its own.
- Do not skip any doses and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.Common side effects of this medicine include weakness, injection site redness, pain, swelling, and headache.
- Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.
- Your doctor will suggest ways to cope up with the side effects.Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems.
- Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking it.
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Diphtheria Toxoid (5LF) + Tetanus Toxoid (22.5LF) + Pertussis Toxoid (5mcg) |
| Brand Name | Adacel Injection |
| Manufacturer | Sanofi India Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | |
| Action Class | |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30°C), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
💡 How to Take Adacel Injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of Adacel Injection
- Headache
- Injection site redness
- Pain
- Swelling
- Weakness
- Gastrointesinal symptoms
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🔄 Substitutes for Adacel Injection
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.