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Rotarix Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Rotarix Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

ROTARIX is indicated for the prevention of rotavirus gastroenteritis caused by G1 and non-G1 types (G3, G4, and G9) when administered as a 2-dose series in infants and children [see Clinical Studies].

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Rotarix Patient Information: Side Effects

Keep track of any and all side effects your child has after receiving this vaccine. When your child receives another vaccine in the future, you will need to tell the doctor if the first dose caused any side effects. Getting rotavirus disease is much more dangerous to your child's health than receiving this vaccine. However, like any medicine, this vaccine can cause side effects. The risk of serious side effects is extremely low.

Get emergency medical help if your child has any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Rotarix Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is a vaccine. It is used to prevent a certain virus infection (rotavirus) in infants and young children. Rotavirus can cause fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. Although nearly all children become infected with this virus before they are 5 years old, some severe cases can lead to a dangerous (rarely fatal) loss of body fluids (dehydration). Most severe cases occur in children between 6 to 24 months old. This vaccine helps the body produce immunity (protection) to prevent infection with rotavirus or to lessen the severity of an infection. Like any vaccine, it may not fully protect yo...

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What is Rotarix Consumer Information?

Warnings - Uses - How to Use - Side Effects - Precautions - Drug Interactions and More

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