Oral Polio Vaccine
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Oral Polio Vaccine is an inactivated polio vaccine (IPV). It protects against the virus that causes polio. Polio is a crippling and potentially deadly infectious disease that causes paralysis (cannot move body parts).
Oral Polio Vaccine is used to protect against some infectious diseases
Oral Polio Vaccine is used to protect against some infectious diseases
Uses of Oral Polio Injection
Benefits of Oral Polio Injection
In Prevention of Polio
Polio is a crippling and potentially deadly infectious disease. Poliovirus spreads from person to person and can invade an infected person's brain and spinal cord, causing paralysis. The vaccine contains inactivated (killed) viruses of all three poliovirus types (I, II, and III). It works by helping the immune system to produce antibodies that prevent the spread of the virus to the brain and protect against paralysis. It is generally given as an injection by a doctor or nurse.
Side effects of Oral Polio Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Oral Polio
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Fever
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
How to use Oral Polio Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Oral Polio Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Oral Polio Vaccine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Oral Polio Vaccine is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Oral Polio Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Oral Polio Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Oral Polio Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Oral Polio Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Oral Polio Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Oral Polio Vaccine
₹275.0/Injection
Biopolio Vaccine
Bharat Biotech
₹229.8/injection
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Quick tips
- Oral Polio Vaccine is given for the prevention of polio disease.
- Ensure that you take further booster doses of polio vaccine after every 5 years for children and after 10 years for adults.
- Inform your doctor if you are suffering from a high fever or any acute illness.
- Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medications like immunosuppressants.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Vaccines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VACCINES
Action Class
Killed vaccine
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Sinha A, Singh S. Immunization and Immunodeficiency. In: Paul VK, Bagga A, editors. Ghai Essential Pediatrics. 8th ed. New Delhi: CBS Publisher's & Distributors Pvt Ltd.; 2013. pp. 191-93.
- Mayo Clinic. Poliovirus Vaccine, Inactivated (Injection Route). [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Poliovirus vaccine, inactivated Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Poliovirus Vaccines use while Breastfeeding. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Marketer details
Name: Sanofi India Ltd
Address: Sanofi House, CTS No.117-B, L&T Business Park, Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai 400072
Country of origin: India
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