nasovac-s vaccine - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
๐คฐ Pregnancy Category C
๐ Prescription Required
๐ Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 23, 2026
What is nasovac-s vaccine used for?
nasovac-s vaccine (Inactivated influenza vaccine (NA)) is used to treat VACCINES. It contains Inactivated influenza vaccine (NA), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Inactivated influenza vaccine (NA)
- Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.
๐ nasovac-s vaccine Uses & Benefits
- Nasovac-S Vaccine helps protect you from influenza (flu).
- It works by exposing you to a small dose of the flu virus which helps your body to develop immunity against the disease.
- It will not treat an existing flu virus infection.Nasovac-S Vaccine should be used as you have been advised by your doctor.
- It is usually given just before the cold season when the flu virus begins to increase.
- Normally you should blow your nose gently before using it, keep one nostril closed while applying the medicine into the other, and then sniff hard to make sure it reaches deep into the nose.
- Then repeat for the other nostril.The most common side effects of this medicine are nasal discomfort, stuffy nose, sneezing, runny nose, chills, and facial inflammation" class="semantic-link" title="Medicines for swelling" itemprop="relatedLink">swelling.
- It may also cause fever, headache, fatigue, sore throat, cough, wheezing, and nausea.
- These are usually mild but if they bother you or do not go away, let your doctor know.
- Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any preexisting medical conditions or if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a vaccine.
- Some other medicines may react with the flu vaccine so talk to your doctor about other medications you are taking as well.
- As with any vaccine, this treatment may not fully protect everybody, although it will reduce the symptoms of the flu if you get it.
- This vaccine is safe for use in adults and children over 2 years old.
- Ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Inactivated influenza vaccine (NA) |
| Brand Name | nasovac-s vaccine |
| Manufacturer | Cipla Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | VACCINES |
| Action Class | Killed vaccine |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ก How to Take nasovac-s vaccine
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of nasovac-s vaccine
- Headache
- Weakness
- Injection site allergic reaction
- Nasal discomfort
- Sneezing
- Runny nose
- Chills
- Facial swelling
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Sore throat
- Cough
- Wheezing
- Nausea
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
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๐ Substitutes for nasovac-s vaccine
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Inactivated influenza vaccine (NA)):
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Agrippal S1 InjectionPanacea Biotec Ltd โน595.00 21.9% CHEAPER
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influenza injectionSerum Institute Of India Ltd โน738.68 3% CHEAPER
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ibivac injectionIndiabulls pharmaceutical ltd โน750.00 1.6% CHEAPER
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cadiflu-s vaccineCPL Biologicals Pvt Ltd โน780.00 2.4% COSTLIER
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influgen vaccineLupin Ltd โน790.50 3.8% COSTLIER
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Influvac Adult vaccineAbbott โน914.60 20% COSTLIER
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influvac 2020/2021 vaccineAbbott โน1,076.00 41.2% COSTLIER
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FluQuadri VaccineSanofi India Ltd โน1,308.15 71.7% COSTLIER
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vaxiflu 4 toddler vaccineZydus Cadila โน1,375.00 80.5% COSTLIER
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vaxiflu 4 vaccineZydus Cadila โน1,511.00 98.3% COSTLIER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.