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Dr. Aditya Singh

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Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer

Vaccines

Rotashield

(rotavirus vaccine)

Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range

Wyeth Lederle Vaccines S.A.

About this medicine

RotaShield is indicated for active immunisation of infants aged 6 weeks to 30 weeks for prevention of severe clinical manifestations of gastro-enteritis caused by rotavirus serotypes 1, 2, 3 and 4 of group A.

Common Brand Names for this Composition

The following popular commercial brand names contain rotavirus vaccine as their active ingredient composition:

Rotasiil Vaccine

Serum Institute Of India Ltd

MRP₹576.04

Rotavac Oral Vaccine

Bharat Biotech

MRP₹585.65

Rotarix Kit

Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

MRP₹1504.50

RotaTeq Oral Vaccine

MSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

MRP₹998.75

Rotarix

GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals S.A.

MRPPrice on Request

RotaTeq

Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.

MRPPrice on Request

Rotashield

Wyeth Lederle Vaccines S.A.

MRPPrice on Request

Common Substitutes & Alternatives

These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.

Rotasiil VaccineComposition: Rotavirus vaccine (live attenuated,oral) (100000FFU)Serum Institute Of India Ltd
₹576.04View Details →
Rotavac Oral VaccineComposition: Rotavirus vaccine (live attenuated,oral) (100000IU)Bharat Biotech
₹585.65View Details →
Rotarix KitComposition: Rotavirus vaccine (live attenuated,oral) (1000000ccid50)Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1504.50View Details →
RotaTeq Oral VaccineComposition: Rotavirus vaccine (live attenuated,oral) (NA)MSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹998.75View Details →
RotarixComposition: rotavirus vaccine, liveGlaxoSmithKline Biologicals S.A.
Price on RequestView Details →

Key Information

Salt / Composition

rotavirus vaccine

Category

Vaccines

Manufacturer

Wyeth Lederle Vaccines S.A.

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