biopolio vaccine - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is biopolio vaccine used for?
Biopolio B1/3 Oral Vaccine (Polio Vaccine (Oral)) is used to treat VACCINES. It contains Polio Vaccine (NA), which Induces active immunity against poliovirus types 1 and 3.. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Polio Vaccine (Oral)
- Manufacturer: Bharat Biotech
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ biopolio vaccine Uses & Benefits
Prevention of poliomyelitis caused by poliovirus types 1 and 3.
Off-label uses: None established
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Polio Vaccine (Oral) |
| Brand Name | Biopolio B1/3 Oral Vaccine |
| Manufacturer | Bharat Biotech |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | VACCINES |
| Action Class | Killed vaccine |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 2-8ยฐC; protect from light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Induces active immunity against poliovirus types 1 and 3.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take biopolio vaccine
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of biopolio vaccine
โ Common Side Effects
- Mild fever
- Irritability
- Diarrhea
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Vaccine-associated paralytic poliomyelitis (VAPP) (rare)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Anaphylaxis
- Guillain-Barre syndrome
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Immunosuppressants | Major | Reduced vaccine efficacy |
| Corticosteroids | Major | Reduced immune response |
| Antivirals | Moderate | Potential interference |
| Antibiotics | Moderate | Potential interference |
| Other vaccines | Minor | May be given concurrently |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Immunosuppressants
- Corticosteroids
โก Moderate Interactions
- Antivirals
- Antibiotics
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Other vaccines
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component; immunodeficiency; HIV infection with severe immunosuppression.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Seroconversion; adverse reactions.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Safe; excreted in breast milk in trace amounts.
๐ Overdose Management
No specific treatment; supportive care.
โฐ Missed Dose
Administer as soon as possible; do not double dose.
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๐ Substitutes for biopolio vaccine
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Polio Vaccine (NA)):
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Polio Vvm Oral VaccinePanacea Biotec Ltd โน171.45 25.4% CHEAPER
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opv vaccineBiomed Pharmaceuticals โน243.75 6.1% COSTLIER
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bi-opv oral vaccinePanacea Biotec Ltd โน247.80 7.8% COSTLIER
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biopolio b1/3 oral vaccineBharat Biotech โน268.09 16.7% COSTLIER
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oral polio vaccineSanofi India Ltd โน275.00 19.7% COSTLIER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.