| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotarix | GSK Ltd. | 1s KES 2,413
10s KES 20,900 |
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| Rotateq | MSD | inj KES 2,036
squeeze tube KES 1,800 |
| Rotavirus Gastroenteritis Vaccine More info | |
|---|---|
| Mode Of Action | excite immune system to produce antibodies corresponding to the vaccine antigen |
| Drug Indication | Active immunisation of infants against severe gastroenteritis caused by rotavirus, G1 and certain non-G1 serotypes |
| Precautions | Postpone administration in case of acute severe febrile illness |
| Contra-Indications | Ongoing diarrhoea or vomiting, hypersensitivity, immunosuppressed patients, history of chronic GI disease |
| Side Effects | Loss of appetite, diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain, flatulence, regurgitation of food, fever, fatigue, irritability. |
| Dosage | 1ml orally on the inside of the cheek. 1st dose: 6-14 week of age. 2nd dose: 4-24 week of age. The interval between doses should not be less than 4 weeks. |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTING ON INFECTIONS |
| Drug Sub-Category | Vaccines |