Poliovirus vaccine, inactivated Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Ipol

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 1, 2024.

Poliovirus vaccine, inactivated Pregnancy Warnings

Use is not recommended unless clearly needed.

AU TGA pregnancy category: B2
US FDA pregnancy category: Not assigned

Animal studies have not been conducted. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Fetal damage may occur from the mother contracting polio while pregnant, but there is no convincing evidence of fetal harm from the inactivated vaccine.

AU TGA pregnancy category B2: Drugs which have been taken by only a limited number of pregnant women and women of childbearing age, without an increase in the frequency of malformation or other direct or indirect harmful effects on the human fetus having been observed. Studies in animals are inadequate or may be lacking, but available data show no evidence of an increased occurrence of fetal damage.

US FDA pregnancy category Not Assigned: The US FDA has amended the pregnancy labeling rule for prescription drug products to require labeling that includes a summary of risk, a discussion of the data supporting that summary, and relevant information to help health care providers make prescribing decisions and counsel women about the use of drugs during pregnancy. Pregnancy categories A, B, C, D, and X are being phased out.

See references

Poliovirus vaccine, inactivated Breastfeeding Warnings

Caution is recommended.

Excreted into human milk: Unknown
Excreted into animal milk: Data not available

Comments:
-Breast milk contains poliovirus antibodies in direct proportion to the mother's serum titers.
-Breastfeeding should be avoided for 6 hours before and after vaccine administration to nursing infants.

See references

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Medical Disclaimer