Information about Polio vaccines

Generic Name : Polio vaccines
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Polio vaccines are provided here.

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

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Polio vaccines, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

ICD Code : Y59.0 Therapeutic Classification : Immunizing Agents

Trade 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.