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Vaxchora TM
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Active ingredients: inert substance, cholera live vaccine
Pack: Vaxchora (1 x 2 g vaccine sachet, 1 x 4.5 g inert effervescent granules sachet), 1 pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: Vaxchora Vibrio cholerae bacteria cells (CVD 103-HgR strain) 4 x 10^8 to 2 x 10^9 CFU suspension, powder for, sachetDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
VAXCHORA vaccine is indicated for active immunisation against disease caused by Vibrio cholerae serogroup O1 in adults and children aged 2 years and older travelling to cholera-affected countries.,VAXCHORA vaccine should be used in accordance with official recommendations.,The vaccine should not replace standard preventive hygiene measures.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Suspension, powder for
- Oral
- Vaccine: white to beige powder; Buffer: white-to-off-white powder
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 pack
Over 65 ?
(AHT)
This medicine contains the active ingredients:
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient cholera live vaccine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
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