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Canadian Brand Names
Dukoral™
Pharmacologic Category
Vaccine
Reasons not to take this medicine
• Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 2 years of age.
• If you have an allergy to travelers' diarrhea and cholera vaccine or any other part of this medicine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
• If you have a latex allergy, talk with healthcare provider.
How does it work?
• Travelers' diarrhea and cholera vaccine helps the body develop antibodies to travelers' diarrhea and cholera and protect against infection.
How is it best taken?
• Take this medicine on an empty stomach. Take 1 hour before or 1 hour after meals.
• Dissolve 1 packet in 5 ounces of water.
• Do not mix with juice, milk, or other drinks.
• Children ages 2-6 only:Pour away half of the liquid before adding the vaccine.
• Shake vaccine liquid and add to the mixture. Mix well and drink.
• The last dose should be taken at least 1 week before travel to the high risk area.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
• Call healthcare provider for instructions.
What should I monitor?
• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
How should I store this medicine?
• Store in a refrigerator. Do not freeze.
• After mixing, may store at room temperature for 2 hours.
• Drink within 2 hours of mixing.
General statements
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
Created: 2006-11-03 08:28:10.0
Modified: 2010-05-13 12:05:17.0
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