Rotasure Oral Vaccine
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Product introduction
Rotasure 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.
Rotasure 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, ear inflammation, nasopharyngitis, difficulty in breathing, 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 Rotasure Oral Solution
Benefits of Rotasure 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. Rotasure 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 Rotasure 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 Rotasure
- Vomiting
- Ear inflammation
- Irritability
- Breathing problems
How to use Rotasure 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. Rotasure Oral Vaccine may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Rotasure Oral Solution works
Rotasure Oral Vaccine contains small amounts of weakened rotavirus (a virus that causes diarrhea). 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 diarrhea caused by rotavirus.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rotasure Oral Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Rotasure Oral Vaccine during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Rotasure Oral Vaccine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Rotasure 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
Rotasure Oral Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rotasure Oral Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Rotasure Oral Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rotasure Oral Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Rotasure Oral Solution?
If you miss a dose of Rotasure Oral Vaccine, please consult your doctor.\n
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₹637/Oral Solution
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Quick tips
- Rotasure 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
User feedback
Patients taking Rotasure Oral Vaccine
Once A Month
70%
Once A Day
29%
Twice A Month
1%
What are you using Rotasure Oral Solution for?
Prevention of*
88%
Others
12%
*Prevention of diarrhea due to rotavirus
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Rotasure Oral Vaccine?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Rotasure Oral Solution?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Rotasure Oral Vaccine on price
Expensive
67%
Average
33%
FAQs
What is Rotasure Oral Vaccine?
Rotasure 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 Rotasure Oral Vaccine is the best way to prevent Rotavirus infection.
How is Rotasure Oral Vaccine given?
Rotasure 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 Rotasure Oral Vaccine.
What should I inform my doctor before getting my child vaccinated with Rotasure Oral Vaccine?
You should inform your doctor doctor before administering Rotasure Oral Vaccine if the child had any severe allergic reaction to Rotasure 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 Rotasure Oral Vaccine?
Most of the children who get Rotasure 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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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
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Expires on or after: May, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Rotasure Oral Vaccine. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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