Medicine Details
Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine
Manufacturer: Panacea Biotec Ltd
Salt Composition: Poliomyelitis Virus Type 1 (1000000ccid50) + Poliomyelitis Virus Type 2 (100000ccid50) + Poliomyelitis virus type 3 (630957ccid50)
Medicine Type: allopathy
Introduction: 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). Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine gives protection against polio virus. It works by helping the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against the virus. All children need 4 doses of the polio vaccine as part of their routine vaccine schedule starting at 2 months through 6 years of age. However, it is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.
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 marked dropper and take it as directed. Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Description: Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine is a prescription medicine. This combination of three vaccines is used to prevent Polio infection. It promotes the immune system to act against the Polio virus to prevent Polio infections. This infection can occur in people of any age group. Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine is to be administered by mouth by healthcare professionals. It should be taken in the prescribed dose and duration. It is given during childhood. Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine is generally well tolerated by patients and is also safe in children and babies, however, it may cause few side effects like fever. It is important to inform your doctor if you any preexisting medical conditions.
How to Use: Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine contains inactivated (killed) viruses of all three poliovirus types (I, II & III). It works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies). In the event of infection, these antibodies prevent the spread of the virus to the brain and protect against paralysis.
Safety Advice: - Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Poliomyelitis Oral 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 - Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
If Missed: If you miss a dose of Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine, please consult your doctor.
Packaging: Vial
Packaging Type:
Primary Use: Prevention of Polio
Side Effects:
Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pregnancy Interaction:
Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Driving Interaction:
Kidney Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Liver Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR