Biopolio B1/3
Biopolio B1/3 Products are primarily used for
About Biopolio B1/3 Products
Biopolio B1/3 Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Biopolio B1/3 are Vomiting, Fever, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Irritability, Tiredness, Decreased appetite, Unusual crying.
Severe
Side Effects of Biopolio B1/3 are Swelling of lymph nodes, Hypersensitivity, Convulsion, Febrile convulsions, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation).
How Biopolio B1/3 Products work
Polio Vaccine contains inactivated (killed) viruses of all three poliovirus types (I, II & III). It works by provoking the the immune system to produce antibodies (proteins), without actually causing a disease. In the event of infection, these antibodies prevent the spread of the virus to the brain and protect against paralysis.
Patient Concerns about Biopolio B1/3 Products
Frequently asked questions about Biopolio B1/3 Products
Frequently asked questions about Polio Vaccine
Q. When should Biopolio B1/3 Oral Vaccine be given?
Children are usually advised 4 doses of Biopolio B1/3 Oral Vaccine. The first dose is given at age of 2 months and then the next doses are given at 4 months, 6–18 months and 4–6 years, respectively. However, sometimes Biopolio B1/3 Oral Vaccine is given in a combination vaccine along with other vaccines. In this case, a child might receive a fifth dose of Biopolio B1/3 Oral Vaccine.
Q. What is Biopolio B1/3 Oral Vaccine used for?
Biopolio B1/3 Oral Vaccine contains live attenuated poliovirus (strain types 1 and 3) and is intended for polio prophylaxis in infants 6-12 weeks of age, all unimmunized children up to 18 years of age and high-risk adults. Adults, however, should receive the inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV).
Q. What are the different types of polio vaccines?
Polio vaccines are vaccines used to prevent poliomyelitis (polio). There are two types of polio vaccines, one is inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) which is given by injection and the other is weakened oral poliovirus vaccine(OPV) given by mouth.
Q. Is Biopolio B1/3 Oral Vaccine necessary?
Yes, polio virus attacks the nervous system which can lead to paralysis, especially of lower limbs. Therefore, it is important to get Biopolio B1/3 Oral Vaccine as it provides protection against this virus.
Q. Is Biopolio B1/3 Oral Vaccine better than inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV)?
No, IPV is considered more effective than Biopolio B1/3 Oral Vaccine. Although, it is expensive and relatively difficult to administer. It was seen that giving Biopolio B1/3 Oral Vaccine alone led to more cases of polio when compared to IPV because it is a live form of the virus.
Products for Biopolio B1/3
Biopolio B1/3 Oral Vaccine
vial of 2 ml Oral Solution
MRP
₹268.09