Polio vaccines Medication Information
Get detailed information on Polio vaccines, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Polio vaccines provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Polio vaccines Pronunciation : POE-lee-oh-VYE-russ vaccine ICD Code : Y59.0 Therapeutic Classification : Immunizing AgentsTrade Names/Brand 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.
