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.

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.

Prevention of diarrhea due to rotavirus

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.

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.

If you miss a dose of Rotarix Oral Vaccine, please consult your doctor.

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.

Q. What is Rotarix Oral Vaccine?

Rotarix Oral Vaccine is a live attenuated (weakened), liquid frozen vaccine containing live rotavirus strain that is used for the prevention of rotavirus infection. Rotavirus infection is a highly contagious infection that spreads at a very fast pace from child to child, and is caused by a virus, mostly affecting infants and young children. Giving Rotarix Oral Vaccine is the best way to prevent Rotavirus infection.

Q. How is Rotarix Oral Vaccine given?

Rotarix Oral Vaccine is given orally (by mouth) as oral drops. It should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Rotarix Oral Vaccine.

Q. What should I inform my doctor before getting my child vaccinated with Rotarix Oral Vaccine?

You should inform your doctor doctor before administering Rotarix Oral Vaccine if the child had any severe allergic reaction to Rotarix Oral Vaccine in the past, is severely allergic to any of the ingredients in the vaccine, if the child has any immunodeficiency disorder or intussusception (a serious condition involving obstruction of the intestine, occurring mostly in children).

Q. What are the possible side effects of Rotarix Oral Vaccine?

Most of the children who get Rotarix Oral Vaccine don’t have any side effects. However, some children may experience mild side effects like fussiness, diarrhea and vomiting. These side effects usually resolve on their own after sometime. If they do not get better, consult your doctor.

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.

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

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.

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