RotaTeq Liquid: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
RotaTeq Liquid
| Generic name | rotavirus vaccine, live (oral), pentavalent |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Viral vaccines |
| Forms | Oral solution (liquid) in a pre-filled squeezable dosing tube |
RotaTeq is an oral vaccine given to infants and young children to help prevent gastroenteritis (severe diarrhea and vomiting) caused by rotavirus infection. It contains five live strains of rotavirus made from both human and animal sources.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.