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Polprotec Vaccine

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Product introduction

Polprotec Vaccine is a prescription medicine. This combination of three vaccines is used to prevent Polio infection. It stimulates the immune system to act against the Polio virus to prevent Polio infections. This infection can occur in people of any age group.

Polprotec Vaccine is administered by healthcare professionals. It should be taken in the prescribed dose and duration. It is given during childhood.

Polprotec Vaccine is generally well tolerated by patients and is also safe in children and babies, however, it may cause few side effects like fever. It is important to inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver disease.

Uses of Polprotec Injection

Benefits of Polprotec Injection

In Prevention of Polio

Polio is a life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus. It can spread from person to person and can infect the brain and spinal cord causing paralysis (unable to move body parts). Polprotec Vaccine gives protection against poliovirus. It works by helping the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against the virus. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.

Side effects of Polprotec 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 Polprotec

  • Fever
  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Polprotec Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Polprotec Injection works

Polprotec Vaccine contains inactivated (killed) viruses of all three poliovirus types (I, II & III). It works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies). 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 Polprotec Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Polprotec Vaccine is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Polprotec 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
Polprotec Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Polprotec Vaccine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Polprotec Vaccine in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Polprotec Injection?

If you miss a dose of Polprotec Vaccine, please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Polprotec Vaccine is prescribed for the prevention of polio disease.
  • Inform your doctor if you ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction after a dose of polio vaccination.
  • If you are severely ill, you should probably wait until you recover. Your doctor can advise you on this.
  • You can apply an ice pack on the injection site if you experience pain and redness. 

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VACCINES

Patient concerns

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Didnt get polio drops in 1year Both my daughters 2 yr and 4 years respectively didnt get polio drops I need to know how many times it is necessary to give polio drops Can i give it directly to child
Dr. Rahul Yadav
Paediatrics
Hello, oral polio drops are to be given according to vaccination schedule. Also additional doses with pulse polio days.
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Lft leg very week no blood circulation Polio in i think so plz best solution for me
Vipul Aggarwal
need to be examined polio generally desnt affect at this age
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References

  1. Polprotec [Poliomyelitis Vaccine (Inactivated) IP]. Solan, India: panacea Biotec Ltd.; 2014. [Accessed 16 Jul. 2019] (online) Available from: External Link
  2. Poliovac PFS [Poliomyelitis Vaccine (Inactivated) IP]. Pune, India: Serum Institute of India Limited; 2014. [Accessed 16 Jul. 2019] (online) Available from: External Link
  3. Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. Poliomyelitis Vaccine (Inactivated) I.P. [Accessed 19 Oct. 2023] (online) Available from: External Link

Marketer details

Name: Panacea Biotec Pharma Ltd
Address: "Panacea Biotec Pharma Ltd B-1,Extn/A-27,Mohan Co-operative Industrial Estate Mathura Road, New Delhi-110044"
Country of origin: India
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