Rotavirus vaccine, live

Usual Pediatric Dose for Gastroenteritis:

Rotarix(R): 1 mL, orally, for 2 doses, administered at least 4 weeks apart

RotaTeq(R): 2 mL (1 dosing tube), orally, for 3 doses, administered 4 to 10 weeks apart

Comments:
-Administer beginning at 6 weeks of age; the 2 dose series/Rotarix(R) should be completed by 24 weeks of age; the 3 dose series/RotaTeq(R) should be completed by 32 weeks.
-Rotarix(R): If the infant spits out or regurgitates most of the dose, a single replacement dose may be considered at the same visit.
-RotaTeq(R): If the infant spits out or regurgitates most of the dose, do not replace the dose - continue the remaining doses as scheduled.

Before receiving this vaccine, tell the doctor about all other vaccines your child has received.

Other drugs may interact with rotavirus oral vaccine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

In the U.S.

• Rotarix
• RotaTeq

Available Dosage Forms:

• Powder for Suspension
• Suspension

Therapeutic Class: Vaccine

A nurse or other trained health professional will give your child this vaccine. It is given by mouth. The dose is specific to the brand of the rotavirus vaccine and the age of the child.

rotavirus vaccine, live needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If your child missed the scheduled dose, call your child’s doctor for another appointment.

rotavirus vaccine, live comes with a patient information leaflet. Read the information carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

Dosing

The dose of rotavirus vaccine, live will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of rotavirus vaccine, live. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.