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Diphtheria antitoxin

Diphtheria antitoxin is an injectable medicine that neutralises circulating diphtheria toxin in the blood.

Clinical information

Common uses

treatment of diphtheria (given with antibiotics)

Cautions

given according to WHO treatment guidelines
vaccination is still needed after recovering from diphtheria

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: WHO diphtheria fact sheet, who.int; WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (eMLW), diphtheria antitoxin entry (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations2

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Diphtheria antitoxin	Parenteral ( Injection )	10 000 IU	—	hospital
Diphtheria antitoxin	Parenteral ( Injection )	20 000 IU in vial	—	hospital