Polprotec Information

Polprotec is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. The alternative uses of Polprotec have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Polprotec depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Common side effects of Polprotec include Fever, Injection site pain, Irritability. Normally, these side effects of Polprotec are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Polprotec's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Polprotec's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Polprotec related warnings section.

Polprotec is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Blood Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Cancer as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Polprotec contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Polprotec with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Polprotec is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Polprotec Benefits & Uses
Polprotec Dosage & How to Take
Polprotec Side Effects
Polprotec Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Polprotec with Other Drugs
Polprotec Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Polprotec
Polprotec Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Polprotec Benefits & Uses

Polprotec is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Polio

Polprotec Dosage & How to Take

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.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Polio (Poliomyelitis) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Polio (Poliomyelitis) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Polio (Poliomyelitis) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Polio (Poliomyelitis) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 3 vaccinations, administered with a minimum interval of 4 weeks from birth to 6 month old infant

Polprotec Related Warnings

Is the use of Polprotec safe for pregnant women?

Polprotec may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Polprotec again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Polprotec safe during breastfeeding?

Polprotec does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Polprotec on the Kidneys?

Using Polprotec does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Polprotec on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Polprotec on the liver.
What is the effect of Polprotec on the Heart?

Polprotec is not harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Polprotec with Other Drugs

Polprotec should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Methotrexate

Bleomycin

Vincristine

Chlorambucil

Polprotec Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Polprotec unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Blood Cancer
HIV/AIDS
Cancer
Candidal Infection
HIV/AIDS
Cancer
HIV/AIDS
Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Polprotec

Is this Polprotec habit forming or addictive?

Polprotec does not cause addiction.

Polprotec Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Polprotec

Taking Polprotec with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Polprotec

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Polprotec with alcohol.

See all substitutes for Polprotec

Polprotec Vaccine - ₹451
Primopol Oral Vaccine - ₹240

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ipol® (poliovirus vaccine inactivated)

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