| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polio Vaccine | Sanofi Ltd. | KES 429 | |||||
| Sabins Oral Poliomyelitis Vaccine More info | |
|---|---|
| Mode Of Action | excite immune system to produce antibodies corresponding to the vaccine antigen |
| Drug Indication | Prophylaxis against poliomyelitis. |
| Contra-Indications | GI disturbances, pregnancy, acute infections. |
| Dosage | Three oral doses within an interval of 4-6 weeks. Booster dose 1yr after the third dose then after 5 yrs |
| Special Information | A live attenuated polio Sabin types II and III |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTING ON INFECTIONS |
| Drug Sub-Category | Vaccines |