Polio vaccines Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Polio vaccines-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Polio vaccines brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Polio vaccines

Pronunciation : POE-lee-oh-VYE-russ vaccine

ICD Code : Y59.0 Therapeutic Classification : Immunizing Agents

Brand Names or Trade Names of Polio vaccines

India :

Imovax Polio Pf-Syringe, Polio Vaccine Pfsyringe, and Poliomyelitis Vaccine Vial.

International :

Orimune

Why is Polio vaccines Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an active immunization against poliomyelitis.

When should Polio vaccines not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with history of hypersensitivity and acute febrile illness.

What is the dosage of Polio vaccines?

Adult: IM- As a combination product with diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and H. influenza vaccine: 3 doses at intervals of 4 weeks. Booster doses are not necessary, except for those at special risk.

How should Polio vaccines be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into a large muscle.

What are the warnings and precautions for Polio vaccines?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of allergies, immune system disorders, cancer, certain blood disorders, diarrhea, vomiting, fever/ illness, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Wash your hands properly while changing the napkins for your children who are receiving this vaccine.

• Avoid contact with people who are having immunity problem.

What are the side effects of Polio vaccines?

Local- Redness, swelling and pain.
Body as Whole- Fever, loss of appetite, body aches and vomiting.
Central Nervous System- Drowsiness and fainting.

What are the other precautions for Polio vaccines?

It may cause an increased risk of vaccine-associated paralytic poliomyelitis in immunosuppressive patients.
Special care should be taken to ensure that the injection does not enter the blood vessel.