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Oral Polio Vaccine
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Oral Polio Vaccine is an inactivated polio vaccine (IPV). It protects against the virus that causes polio. Polio is a crippling and potentially deadly infectious disease that causes paralysis (cannot move body parts).
Oral Polio Vaccine is given by injection by a doctor or nurse. It is given as FIPV (Fractional IPV) as a part of the Universal Immunisation Programme in the country. Two fractional doses of IPV are given to children at 6 and 14 weeks of age.
Oral Polio Vaccine may cause mild fever and soreness and redness at the site of the injection for several days. It may also cause vomiting and diarrhea in some children. They do not normally last very long. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worry you.
Before having the injection, you should tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a vaccine. Some other medicines may react with the polio vaccine so talk to your doctor about other medications you are taking.
Oral Polio Vaccine is given by injection by a doctor or nurse. It is given as FIPV (Fractional IPV) as a part of the Universal Immunisation Programme in the country. Two fractional doses of IPV are given to children at 6 and 14 weeks of age.
Oral Polio Vaccine may cause mild fever and soreness and redness at the site of the injection for several days. It may also cause vomiting and diarrhea in some children. They do not normally last very long. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worry you.
Before having the injection, you should tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a vaccine. Some other medicines may react with the polio vaccine so talk to your doctor about other medications you are taking.
Uses of Oral Polio Injection
Benefits of Oral Polio Injection
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. 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. It is generally given as an injection by a doctor or nurse.
Side effects of Oral Polio Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Oral Polio
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Fever
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
How to use Oral Polio Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Oral Polio Injection works
Oral Polio 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
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Oral Polio Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Oral Polio 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
Oral Polio Vaccine is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Oral Polio Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Oral Polio Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Oral Polio Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Oral Polio Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Oral Polio Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Oral Polio Injection?
If you miss a dose of Oral Polio Vaccine, please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Oral Polio Vaccine
₹138/Injection
Biopolio Vaccine
Bharat Biotech
₹229.8/injection
16% cheaper
Oral Polio Vaccine
Sanofi India Ltd
₹275/injection
same price
Quick tips
- Oral Polio Vaccine is given for the prevention of polio disease.
- Ensure that you take further booster doses of polio vaccine after every 5 years for children and after 10 years for adults.
- Inform your doctor if you are suffering from a high fever or any acute illness.
- Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medications like immunosuppressants.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Vaccines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VACCINES
Action Class
Killed vaccine
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Sinha A, Singh S. Immunization and Immunodeficiency. In: Paul VK, Bagga A, editors. Ghai Essential Pediatrics. 8th ed. New Delhi: CBS Publisher's & Distributors Pvt Ltd.; 2013. pp. 191-93.
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