Comparing Rotarix vs RotaTeq
| Rotarix (rotavirus vaccine) | RotaTeq (rotavirus vaccine) |
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| Rotarix (rotavirus vaccine) | RotaTeq (rotavirus vaccine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Gastroenteritis, Vaccination and Prophylaxis. Rotarix may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Gastroenteritis, Vaccination and Prophylaxis. RotaTeq may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Gastroenteritis
Vaccination and Prophylaxis
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| More about Rotarix (rotavirus vaccine) | More about RotaTeq (rotavirus vaccine) | ||||||||||||||||
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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View all Rotarix side effects |
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| Other rotavirus vaccine brands include: RotaTeq | Other rotavirus vaccine brands include: Rotarix | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 327 drugs are known to interact with Rotarix:
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A total of 327 drugs are known to interact with RotaTeq:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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