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Rotavac 5D Oral vaccine
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Product introduction
Rotavac 5D 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.
Rotavac 5D 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.
Rotavac 5D 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.
Uses of Rotavac Oral Solution
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 5D 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 5D 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 5D 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 5D Oral vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Rotavac 5D Oral vaccine during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Rotavac 5D Oral vaccine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Rotavac 5D 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
Rotavac 5D Oral vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rotavac 5D Oral vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Rotavac 5D Oral vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rotavac 5D 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 5D Oral vaccine, please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Rotavac 5D 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Vaccines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VACCINES
Action Class
Live attenuated vaccines
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Rotavac 5D Oral vaccine?
Rotavac 5D 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 Rotavac 5D Oral vaccine is the best way to prevent Rotavirus infection.
How is Rotavac 5D Oral vaccine given?
Rotavac 5D 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 Rotavac 5D Oral vaccine.
What should I inform my doctor before getting my child vaccinated with Rotavac 5D Oral vaccine?
You should inform your doctor doctor before administering Rotavac 5D Oral vaccine if the child had any severe allergic reaction to Rotavac 5D 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).
What are the possible side effects of Rotavac 5D Oral vaccine?
Most of the children who get Rotavac 5D 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.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.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.
- Rotarix (Rotavirus vaccine). Rixensart, Belgium: GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals; 2008. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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- Rotarix (Rotavirus Vaccine, Live, Oral). Rixensart, Belgium: GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals; 2008 [revised Mar. 2019]. [Accessed 15 Jul. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Rotavac [Rotavirus Vaccine (Live Attenuated, Oral) IP Vero cell-derived]. Telangana, India: Bharat Biotech International Ltd. [Accessed 16 Jul. 2019] (online) Available from:
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