Primopol

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1 INJECTION 1 Packet ₹ 240
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  • Manufactured by: Panacea Biotec Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Polio Vaccine + Poliomyelitis virus type 3 + Poliomyelitis Virus Type 1 + Poliomyelitis Virus Type 2

Primopol Information

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 Benefits & Uses

Primopol is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Primopol 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

Primopol Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Primopol safe for pregnant women?


    Primopol can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Primopol, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

  • Is the use of Primopol safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can safely use Primopol.

  • What is the effect of Primopol on the Kidneys?


    Primopol is completely safe for kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Primopol on the Liver?


    Using Primopol does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

  • What is the effect of Primopol on the Heart?


    There are no any side effects of Primopol for the heart.



Severe Interaction of Primopol with Other Drugs

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

Moderate



Primopol Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Primopol

  • Is this Primopol habit forming or addictive?


    Primopol is not addictive in nature.

Primopol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Primopol


    You can take Primopol with food.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Primopol


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



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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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