📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage
*Prophylaxis of poliomyelitis:*
BY SC OR IM INJ: It is recommended to inject vaccine as soon as 2 month old. Primary immunization: 3 injection of 0.5 ml one month apart. Booster: One yr after the last injection andthen every 10 yr.
⛔ Contraindications
Acute febrile disease, allergy to streptomycin.
⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects
Erythematous reaction at the injection site, moderate fever.
📚 Official Regulatory & Clinical References
- Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP): Drug Registration, S.R.O. Price Gazettes & National Essential Medicines List (NEML).
- World Health Organization (WHO): Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology (ATC/DDD Index).
- Formulary Standards: British National Formulary (BNF) & Pakistan National Formulary (PNF) guidelines.