Cholera Vaccine
Vaxchora is an oral vaccine used to prevent cholera, a serious diarrheal disease caused by Vibrio cholerae bacteria. It is approved for use in adults 18 to 64 years old who are traveling to areas where cholera is common or outbreaks are occurring.
Vaxchora is an oral cholera vaccine for adults traveling to regions with active cholera transmission.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1812946
- Generic
- Vaxchora
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Prevention of cholera caused by Vibrio cholerae serogroup O1 in adults 18-64 years old traveling to endemic or outbreak areas.
A live attenuated oral vaccine containing weakened cholera bacteria (CVD 103-HgR strain) that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against the toxin and bacteria without causing illness.
Administered as a single oral dose at least 10 days before travel. Not a substitute for food and water precautions. Does not protect against serogroup O139 or guarantee complete protection. Common side effects include fatigue, headache, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Official drug label
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