Medicine Details
Poliovac Vaccine
Manufacturer: Serum Institute Of India Ltd
Salt Composition: Poliomyelitis Virus Type 1 (40D Antigen Unit) + Poliomyelitis Virus Type 2 (8D Antigen Unit) + Poliomyelitis virus type 3 (32D Antigen Unit)
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). Poliovac 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.
Benefits: Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Description: Poliovac 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 Vaccine is administered by healthcare professionals. It should be taken in the prescribed dose and duration. It is given during childhood. Poliovac 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 have any kidney or liver disease.
How to Use: Poliovac 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: If you miss a dose of Poliovac Vaccine, please consult your doctor.
If Missed: vial of 0.5 ml Vaccine
Packaging: Vial
Packaging Type:
Primary Use: Prevention of Polio
Side Effects: Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pregnancy Interaction:
Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Driving Interaction:
Kidney Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Liver Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR