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Oral Polio Vaccine

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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

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
Oral Polio Vaccine
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₹275/injection
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Biopolio Vaccine
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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

Patient concerns

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Didnt get polio drops in 1year Both my daughters 2 yr and 4 years respectively didnt get polio drops I need to know how many times it is necessary to give polio drops Can i give it directly to child
Dr. Rahul Yadav
Paediatrics
Hello, oral polio drops are to be given according to vaccination schedule. Also additional doses with pulse polio days.
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Ipv {inactivated polio vaccine} vaccine is not available so oral polio drop is sufficient. Ipv can be given upto how many days From birth. If not given then any problem??
Dr. Gopal Samdani
Paediatrics
If not available take opv as per schedule.
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References

  1. 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.
  2. Mayo Clinic. Poliovirus Vaccine, Inactivated (Injection Route). [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Drugs.com. Poliovirus vaccine, inactivated Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. Drugs.com. Poliovirus Vaccines use while Breastfeeding. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  5. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Name: Panacea Biotec Ltd
Address: Ambala- Chandigarh Highway, Lalru – 140501, Punjab
Country of origin: India
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