Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
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Indication: Active immunisation against cholera |
Dose: Oral – 1.5 ml Frequency: Two doses given at an interval of at least two weeks Note: The earliest onset of protection can be expected 7-10 days after the completion of the primary series of the vaccine. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Active immunisation against cholera Age: Children >1 year |
Dose: Oral – 1.5 ml Note: The primary immunization schedule consists of two doses given at an interval of at least two weeks. The earliest onset of protection can be expected 7-10 days after the completion of the primary series of the vaccine. |
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Indication: Active immunisation against cholera Age: infants (less than 1 year of age) |
Dose: Oral Note: Data for the safety and efficacy of the vaccine in infants is not available. |
Administration
- Take orally
- May follow with water if needed
Side Effect
- Acute gastroenteritis
- diarrhea
- fever
- vomiting
- abdominal pain
- itching
- rash
- nausea
- weakness
- cough
- vertigo
- dryness of mouth
- oral ulcer (rare)
- sore throat (rare) and yellowing of urine (rare)
- It has been observed that the incidence of adverse events is less after the second dose as compared to the first
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
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No interactions listed
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
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Acute Illness, Acute Gastrointestinal Illness, Acute Febrile Illness
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Risk of inadequate immune response
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
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Data Sources
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