Monograph Details
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Immune System
> Immunization
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VIVOTIF |
| Manufacturer |
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Berna Products Corporation |
| Legal Classification |
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Typhoid vaccine. |
| Generic Name |
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Oral typhoid vaccine live, attenuated strain Ty21a; e-c caps. |
| Indications |
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Immunization against typhoid fever. |
| Adults and Children |
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Do not crush or chew. Give 1 hour before a meal with cold or lukewarm (not >body temp) drink. Complete therapy at least 1 week before expected exposure; may repeat every 5yrs. <6yrs: not recommended. ≥6yrs: 1 cap every other day for a total of 4 doses. |
| Contraindications |
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Acute febrile or GI illness. Immunocompromised states. Concomitant antibiotics (suboptimal response). |
| Precautions |
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Defer in active infection, fever, persistent diarrhea, or vomiting. Exposure to contaminated food and water should be avoided. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Nausea, abdominal cramps, vomiting, rash, urticaria (all infrequent and transient). |
| How Supplied |
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Caps—4 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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