Vibrio Cholerae CVD 103-HGR Strain Live Antigen Oral Suspension (CHOLERA SINGLE DOSE VACCINE - ORAL)

Instructions

Take the medicine without food.

Do not eat, drink or take other medicines for at least 1 hour before and 1 hour after taking this medicine.

While traveling, be careful to avoid contaminated food or water. Drink only bottled or boiled water and eat only fully cooked foods.

This medicine should be given by a trained health care provider.

Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.

Keep all appointments for medical exams and tests while on this medicine.

Brand Name(s): Vaxchora

Generic Name: Cholera Single Dose Vaccine

Cautions

This medicine is not approved for use in children younger than 2.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.

Tell the doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding.

It is unknown if this medicine passes into breast milk. Ask your doctor before breastfeeding.

During pregnancy, this medicine should be used only when clearly needed. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits.

Side Effects

The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.

• decreased appetite
• diarrhea
• lack of energy and tiredness
• headaches
• nausea and vomiting
• stomach upset or abdominal pain

A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.