Adacel-Polio Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Each single dose of 0.5 ml ampoule contains:
Diphtheria toxoid: ≥30 IUTetanus toxoid: ≥40 IUBordetella pertussis antigens toxid: 25 mcgFilamentous haemagglutinin: 25 mcgInactivated type 1 poliomyelitis virus D antigen: 40 unitsInactivated type 2 poliomyelitis virus D antigen: 8 unitsInactivated type 3 poliomyelitis virus D antigen: 32 unitsHaemophilus influenzae type b polysaccharide (conjugated to tetanus protein): 10 mcgProduction of specific antibodies to tetanus, diphtheria, and pertusis (active immunity). Conveys active immunity via stimulation of production of endogenously produced antibodies.
Diphtheriatoxoid:≥30IUTetanustoxoid:≥40IUBordetellapertussisantigenstoxid:25mcgFilamentoushaemagglutinin:25mcgInactivatedtype1poliomyelitisvirusDantigen:40unitsInactivatedtype2poliomyelitisvirusDantigen:8unitsInactivatedtype3poliomyelitisvirusDantigen:32unitsHaemophilusinfluenzaetypebpolysaccharide(conjugatedtotetanusprotein):10mcgProductionofspecificantibodiestotetanus,diphtheria,andpertusis(activeimmunity).Conveysactiveimmunityviastimulationofproductionofendogenouslyproducedantibodies.
| Trade Name | Adacel-Polio |
| Generic | DPT + Poliomyelitis + Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (HIB) Conjugate Vaccines |
| Type | |
| Therapeutic Class | Vaccines, Anti-sera & Immunoglobulin |
| Manufacturer | |
| Available Country | Canada, United States |
| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Haemophilus influenzae type B, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and poliomyelitis.
Dosage
Primary Vaccination: 3 doses given at an interval of 1-2 months with booster 1 year after the primary vaccination around 16-18 months of age.
Precaution
Fever, acute illness, progressive chronic disease.
Interaction
There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use
Pregnancy Category- C
Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Contraindication
Pain, erythema, induration, fever, irritability.
