Rotarix Oral Vaccine
Rotarix Oral Vaccine can be given with or without food. It helps protect the baby from a kind of virus (rotavirus) that can cause bad diarrhea. Give it in the dose and direction as advised by the doctor.
Rotarix Oral Vaccine
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Rotarix Oral Vaccine is a medicine used in the prevention of diarrhea due to rotavirus. It is usually given as a 3-dose oral regimen, 4 weeks apart, beginning at 6 weeks of age.
Rotarix Oral Vaccine can be given with or without food. It helps protect the baby from a kind of virus (rotavirus) that can cause bad diarrhea. Give it in the dose and direction as advised by the doctor.
Side effects are rare, however, some may experience mild irritability, cough, fever, loss of appetite, and vomiting. If the child experience any of such side effects and that does not go away with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
03Uses
Prevention of diarrhea due to rotavirus
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Rotarix Oral Vaccine may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
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.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Rotarix Oral Vaccine, please consult your doctor.
07Benefits
In Prevention of diarrhea due to rotavirus
Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements, most commonly occurring due to an infection of the digestive tract. Rotarix Oral Vaccine helps to prevent diarrhea that is caused due to rotavirus infection. Rotavirus infects nearly all children in developed and developing countries at the age of around 3 to 5. Vaccines are therefore the most effective way to prevent rotavirus diarrhea. It will help you to stay well by preventing it from coming back. You need to take it as advised by the doctor and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Irritability
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Fever
Cough
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rotarix Oral Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Rotarix Oral Vaccine during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Rotarix Oral Vaccine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving: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.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
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.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
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.
10Drug Tips
Rotarix Oral Vaccine helps protect your baby from a kind of virus (rotavirus) that can cause bad diarrhea.
It is given to your baby by mouth.
The first dose is given when the baby is around 6 weeks old and the second dose, at least 4 weeks after the first dose (before 6 months old).
Inform your doctor immediately if your baby has severe vomiting, diarrhea, high fever, or severe stomach pain.
References
Sources and references
Sinha A, Singh S. Immunization and Immunodeficiency. In: Paul VK, Bagga A, editors. Ghai Essential Pediatrics. 8th ed. New Delhi: CBS Publisher’s & Distributors Pvt Ltd.; 2013. pp. 198-99.
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