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Medicine Details

Biopolio B1/3 Oral Vaccine

Manufacturer: Bharat Biotech

Salt Composition: Polio Vaccine (NA)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: 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. Biopolio B1/3 Oral Vaccine protects against poliomyelitis causing poliovirus. 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.

Benefits: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Biopolio B1/3 Oral Vaccine may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Description: Biopolio B1/3 Oral Vaccine is used in the prevention of polio. It protects against poliomyelitis causing poliovirus. Polio or poliomyelitis is a crippling and potentially deadly infectious disease. The virus spreads from person to person and can invade an infected person's brain and spinal cord, causing paralysis. The first dose of Biopolio B1/3 Oral Vaccine is given at birth. Primary three doses of this vaccine are given at 6, 10, and 14 weeks of child's age. This is followed by two booster doses, one at 16-24 months of age and others at five years of age. In addition to these, do not forget to immunize your child during all pulse polio immunization days. The vaccine is administered multiple times to ensure full protection. There is no risk of overdose and very minimal risk of adverse effects. However, some children may experience vomiting, fever, and diarrhea. Let your child's doctor know if your child experiences any such symptoms.

How to Use: Biopolio B1/3 Oral Vaccine contains inactivated (killed) viruses of all three poliovirus types (I, II & III). It works by provoking the the immune system to produce antibodies (proteins), without actually causing a disease. In the event of infection, these antibodies prevent the spread of the virus to the brain and protect against paralysis.

Safety Advice: If you miss a dose of Biopolio B1/3 Oral Vaccine, please consult your doctor.

If Missed: vial of 2 ml Oral Solution

Packaging: Vial

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Prevention of Polio

Side Effects: Fever | Diarrhea

Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Liver Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED