{"id":28479,"date":"2022-10-28T13:30:13","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T13:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=28479"},"modified":"2022-10-29T10:05:37","modified_gmt":"2022-10-29T10:05:37","slug":"veropol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/veropol\/","title":{"rendered":"VeroPol uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Polio vaccine (inactivated)<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What VeroPol is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>VeroPol is a vaccine that protects against polio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VeroPol stimulates the body to produce&nbsp;antibodies&nbsp;against poliovirus.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before being vaccinated with VeroPol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You should not be vaccinated with VeroPol:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients in the vaccine.<\/li><li>if you have previously experienced serious&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;after vaccination with VeroPol or similar vaccines.<\/li><li>if you are&nbsp;acutely&nbsp;ill and have a fever.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The doctor or nurse is extra careful when it comes to vaccination with VeroPol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are receiving medical treatment that affects your&nbsp;immune response&nbsp;.&nbsp;The vaccine may have a reduced effect in people with a weakened immune system.<\/li><li>if you are allergic to formaldehyde, as trace amounts may be present in the vaccine.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and VeroPol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including those without a prescription, e.g.&nbsp;herbal remedies,&nbsp;vitamins&nbsp;and minerals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also tell the doctor if you are using any medicines that affect the immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VeroPol can be given at the same time as other vaccines without affecting the effectiveness of the vaccine.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feding, think you may be pregnant or plan on have a baby, consult your doctor or pharmacist before being vaccinated with VeroPol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>VeroPol should not affect your ability to drive or use machines.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How you are vaccinated with VeroPol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor or nurse gives the vaccine via\u00a0injection\u00a0into a muscle (\u00a0intr,amuscular\u00a0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dose\u00a0o,ne is 0.5 ml for infants over 2 months, children, adolescents, and adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have not been vaccinated before, you should be vaccinated 3 times.&nbsp;The interval between vaccinations should normally be 2 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been vaccinated 3 times before and need a booster vaccination, 1\u00a0dose\u00a0is given.\u00a0Consult a doctor or nurse if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you need to be vaccinated<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consult a doctor or nurse if you think you need to be vaccinated.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, VeroPol can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serious&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 10,000 vaccinated people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Serious allergic reactions, such as breathing difficulties, difficulty swallowing,&nbsp;itching&nbsp;, swelling around the eyes and face, drop in blood pressure and fainting (anaphylactic&nbsp;shock&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Febrile convulsions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor immediately if you experience any of the above reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Less serious&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 10 vaccinated people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>General malaise.<\/li><li>Fever (38\u00b0C or more).<\/li><li>Skin rash at the injection site.<\/li><li>Redness&nbsp;, swelling and tenderness at the injection site.&nbsp;These&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can appear within 48 hours of vaccination and last for 1 to 2 days.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 1,000 vaccinated people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>High fever (40\u00b0C or more).<\/li><li>Swollen\u00a0lymph nodes\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 10,000):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>He,adache, drowsiness.<\/li><li>Hives.<\/li><li>Temporary pains in muscles and joints.<\/li><li>Fainting.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store VeroPol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Store out of sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in a refrigerator (2\u00b0C &#8211; 8\u00baC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not freeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in the original packaging.&nbsp;Light sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vaccine should not be used if it has been frozen or if it looks yellow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use, before the expiry date stated on the box after &#8220;Expiry date&#8221;.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The medicine must not be thrown into the drain or among household waste.&nbsp;Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicine that is no longer used.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substances are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1&nbsp;dose&nbsp;(0.5 ml) contains 40 D-antigen units of inactivated poliovirus type 1, 8 D-antigen units of inactivated poliovirus type 2 and 32 D-antigen units of inactivated poliovirus type 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medium 199 (contains phenol red as a&nbsp;pH&nbsp;indicator).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Poliovirus types 1, 2 and 3 are grown in Vero cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Poliovirus is inactivated with formaldehyde.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package the sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>VeroPol is a bright orange to the red solution.<br>Each\u00a0dose\u00a0is supplied as an individual pre-filled\u00a0syringe\u00a0.<br>Pack sizes: 1 x 0.5 ml, 5 x 0.5 ml, 10 x 0.5 ml and 20 x 0.5 ml.<br>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AJ Vaccines A\/S<br>Artillerivej 5<br>DK- 2300 Copenhagen S<br>Denmark<br>tel.: +45 7229 7000<br>fax: +45 72,29 7999<br>e-mail: ajvaccines@ajvaccines.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For further information about this medicine, contact the representative of the marketing authorization holder:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A,gent<br>Scandinavian Biopharma Distribution AB<br>Industriv\u00e4gen 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>171 48 Solna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Telephone: 08-470 56 00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: info@sbdistribution.se<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This medicine is approved in the European Economic Area under the names:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DK, DE, EL, PT: Poliovacine SSI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AT, FI, HU, SE: VeroPol<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NO: Veropol<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VeroPol stimulates the body to produce\u00a0antibodies\u00a0against 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