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Primopol is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primopol also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Primopol. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Primopol also has some side effects, the most common being Fever, Injection site pain, Irritability. These side effects of Primopol are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Primopol's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Primopol has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Primopol related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Blood Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Cancer must refrain from the use of Primopol since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Primopol have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Primopol with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Primopol is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Primopol 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Primopol safe for pregnant women?
Primopol may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Primopol, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Primopol safe during breastfeeding?
Primopol is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Primopol on the Kidneys?
Using Primopol does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Primopol on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Primopol on the liver.
What is the effect of Primopol on the Heart?
You can take Primopol without any fear of damage to the heart.
Primopol 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 Primopol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Primopol habit forming or addictive?
Primopol does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Primopol
Taking Primopol with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Primopol
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Primopol.
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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)