Oral Polio Suspension
Sanofi India Ltd

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In-stock 1 Suspension in 1 vial
231.25

USED FOR:
Polio

COMPOSITION:
Polio Vaccine (NA)

Therapeutic Uses:
vaccines

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Oral Polio Suspension may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Oral Polio Suspension is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Oral Polio Suspension does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Oral Polio Suspension is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Oral Polio Suspension may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Oral Polio Suspension is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Oral Polio Suspension may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Polio Vaccine   NA

Uses of Oral Polio Suspension
Oral Polio Suspension is used to prevent polio.

How to use Oral Polio Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Oral Polio Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Oral Polio Suspension works
Oral Polio Suspension is an inactivated vaccine (made from a dead virus). It helps develop immunity by forming antibodies, which are proteins that protect against infection caused by viruses present in the vaccine.

Expert advice for Oral Polio Suspension

Ensure that you take further booster doses of polio vaccine after every 5 years in children and after 10 years in adults.
Inform your doctor before vaccination if you have blood clotting disorder or high grade fever or any acute illness as your vaccination may have to be postponed until you recover.
Tell your doctor if you are currently taking any immunosuppressant or if you are infected with disease that affects your immune system.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not take if allergic to polio vaccine or any of its ingredients.
Do not take if having low platelet count.
Do not take if suffering with high grade fever or acute illness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is polio vaccine necessary?
Yes, polio virus attacks the nervous system causing paralysis, especially of lower limbs. Polio vaccine provides protection against this virus

Q. Does polio vaccine causes cancer, polio or autism?
No, it is not known to cause cancer or autism. It offers protection against polio

Q. Does polio vaccine cause fever, pain or result in scar?
Polio vaccine may cause temporary fever or pain at injection site. It does leave any scar at injection site.

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