Poliovac PFS Vaccine
Prescription Required
Introduction of Poliovac Injection
Poliovac PFS Vaccine is a prescription medicine. This combination of three vaccines is used to prevent Polio infection. It stimulates the immune system to act against the Polio virus to prevent Polio infections. This infection can occur in people of any age group.
Poliovac PFS Vaccine is a combination of three vaccines which prevent polio.
Poliovac PFS Vaccine is a combination of three vaccines which prevent polio.
Uses of Poliovac Injection
Benefits of Poliovac Injection
In Prevention of Polio
Polio is a life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus. It can spread from person to person and can infect the brain and spinal cord causing paralysis (unable to move body parts). Poliovac PFS Vaccine gives protection against poliovirus. It works by helping the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against the virus. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.
Side effects of Poliovac 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 Poliovac
- Fever
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Poliovac 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 Poliovac PFS Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Poliovac PFS Vaccine is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Poliovac PFS 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
Poliovac PFS Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Poliovac PFS Vaccine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Poliovac PFS Vaccine in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Poliovac Injection?
If you miss a dose of Poliovac PFS Vaccine, please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Poliovac PFS Vaccine
₹465.5/Injection
Imovax Polio Vaccine
Sanofi India Ltd
₹483/injection
4% costlier
Polprotec Vaccine
Panacea Biotec Ltd
₹451/injection
3% cheaper
Quick tips
Poliovac Injection
- Poliovac PFS Vaccine is prescribed for the prevention of polio disease.
- Inform your doctor if you ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction after a dose of polio vaccination.
- If you are severely ill, you should probably wait until you recover. Your doctor can advise you on this.
- You can apply an ice pack on the injection site if you experience pain and redness.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VACCINES
Patient concerns
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Poliovac PFS Vaccine
Once A Day
83%
Once A Month
14%
Twice A Month
3%
What are you using Poliovac Injection for?
Polio
100%
How much was the improvement?
Poor
83%
Average
17%
What were the side-effects while using Poliovac PFS Vaccine?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
Please rate Poliovac PFS Vaccine on price
Not Expensive
100%
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Disclaimer:
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
- Polprotec [Poliomyelitis Vaccine (Inactivated) IP]. Solan, India: panacea Biotec Ltd.; 2014. [Accessed 16 Jul. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Poliovac PFS [Poliomyelitis Vaccine (Inactivated) IP]. Pune, India: Serum Institute of India Limited; 2014. [Accessed 16 Jul. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Serum Institute Of India Ltd
Address: 212/2, Hadapsar, Off Soli Poonawalla Road, Pune 411028 India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Poliovac PFS Vaccine. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Poliovac PFS Vaccine. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
In case of any issues, contact us
Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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