Rotavac Oral Vaccine (Rotavirus vaccine (live attenuated,oral) (100000IU)
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | India |
|---|---|
| DOSAGE FORM | Vial |
| GENERIC NAME | Rotavirus |
| INDICATION | Rotavirus vaccine |
| PACKAGING | 0.5 ml in 1 vial |
| MANUFACTURER | Bharat Biotech |
| COMPOSITION | Rotavirus vaccine (live attenuated,oral) (100000IU) |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
It 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.
It 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.
USES OF ROTAVAC ORAL SOLUTION
- Prevention of diarrhea due to rotavirus
BENEFITS OF ROTAVAC ORAL SOLUTION
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. Rotavac 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.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ROTAVAC ORAL SOLUTION
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
Common side effects of Rotavac
- Cough
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Irritability
HOW TO USE ROTAVAC ORAL SOLUTION
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Rotavac Oral Vaccine may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW ROTAVAC ORAL SOLUTION WORKS
Rotavac 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.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rotavac Oral Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Rotavac Oral Vaccine during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Rotavac Oral Vaccine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Rotavac 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
It is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rotavac Oral Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
It is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rotavac Oral Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE ROTAVAC ORAL SOLUTION?
If you miss a dose of Rotavac Oral Vaccine, please consult your doctor.
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