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Erapol is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Polio.
The right dosage of Erapol depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Erapol also has some side effects, the most common being Fever, Injection site pain, Irritability. These side effects of Erapol are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Erapol has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Erapol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Erapol related warnings section.
Erapol is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Blood Cancer are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Erapol are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Erapol may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Erapol is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Erapol is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Erapol safe for pregnant women?
Erapol can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Erapol right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Erapol safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Erapol on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Erapol will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Erapol on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Erapol on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Erapol on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Erapol on the liver.
What is the effect of Erapol on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Erapol for the heart.
Erapol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Erapol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Erapol habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Erapol has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Erapol as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Erapol should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Erapol for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Erapol
You can take Erapol with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Erapol
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Erapol with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; IPOL® (Poliovirus Vaccine Inactivated)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1429