VACCINE ROTAVIRUS, ORAL (Rotarix), monodose, 1.5ml tube
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VACCINE ROTAVIRUS oral
Due to supply issues, the Rotarix® vaccine (DVACVROT1T-) became NST. The Rotasiil® vaccine (DVACVROT2T1) remains the STD.
Therapeutic Action
Live attenuated oral rotavirus vaccine
Indications
Active immunisation of infants from 6 weeks of age for prevention of gastroenteritis due to rotavirus infection.
Instructions for use
Oral suspension in liquid form
Single-dose in a 1-5 ml plastic tube
Shake the plastic tube before use to homogenise the suspension.
Squeeze the entire content of the tube into the child's mouth.
Two single oral dose presentations:
- Rotasiil® vaccine:
- 2 ml of oral suspension in a squeezable tube (polyethylene)
- three-dose vaccination schedule
- Rotarix® vaccine:
- 1.5 ml of oral suspension in a squeezable tube (polyethylene)
- two-dose vaccination schedule
Oral rotavirus vaccine may be co-administered with other routine childhood immunisations.
Precautions for Use
Do not administer by parenteral route.
Because of the typical age distribution of rotavirus gastroenteritis, rotavirus vaccination of children ≥ 24 months of age is not recommended.
Storage
- Keep refrigerated between 2ºC and 8ºC - Protect from sunlight
- Do not freeze.
- After opening, use the vaccine immediately.
- The vaccine vial monitor (VVM) is mandatory on each vaccine.
- Due to high volume packaging, contact your supply centre when ordering.