Rotavirus Vaccine, Live Attenuated, G1p[8] Human 89-12 Strain
This is an oral live vaccine used to prevent rotavirus infection, especially severe vomiting and diarrhea in infants and young children. It does not treat an existing rotavirus infection. Protection is most useful when the full vaccine series is completed according to the recommended schedule.
The vaccine can help protect infants from severe rotavirus diarrhea, and it is given by mouth as a series of three doses. Ask your child’s doctor or pharmacist to confirm the appropriate schedule and whether any medical conditions or medicines affect vaccination.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 805573
- Generic
- Rotavirus Vaccine, Live Attenuated, G1p[8] Human 89-12 Strain
- Class
- unclassified
- Brands
- Rotarix
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- suspension
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Official drug label
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