Rotavirus vaccine (live attenuated,oral) (1000000ccid50)
Rotarix Oral Vaccine is used for prevention of diarrhoea due to rotavirus.
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Rotarix Oral Vaccine contains small amounts of rotavirus (a virus that causes diarrhoea). It works by provoking the the immune system to produce antibodies (proteins), without actually causing a disease. In the event of infection, these antibodies protect against protect against diarrhoea caused by rotavirus.
Related Warnings
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Rotarix Oral Vaccine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
No information is available on the use of Rotarix Oral Vaccine during lactation. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether Rotarix Oral Vaccine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Rotarix Oral Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rotarix Oral Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Rotarix Oral Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rotarix Oral Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
