Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | RotaTeq 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. |
| Lactation Interaction | No information is available on the use of RotaTeq Oral Vaccine during lactation. Please consult your doctor. |
| Common Side Effect | Otitis media (infection of ear), Bronchospasm, Diarrhoea, Fatigue, Flatulence, Irritation, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Rectal haemorrhage (bleeding), Vomiting. |
| How to Use | 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. RotaTeq Oral Vaccine may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. |
| Driving | It is not known whether RotaTeq Oral Vaccine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. |
| Kidney | RotaTeq Oral Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of RotaTeq Oral Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | RotaTeq Oral Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of RotaTeq Oral Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | RotaTeq Oral Vaccine is a vaccine. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections. |
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