GENERIC NAME: TYPHOID VACCINE - ORAL ENTERIC-COATED CAPSULE (TIE-foyd vack-SEEN)
BRAND NAME(S): Vivotif Berna
Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage
USES: This medication is used to prevent typhoid fever.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as directed, usually one capsule is taken every other day for 4 doses. Swallow the capsule whole with a cold or lukewarm drink one hour before a meal. Swallow capsule as soon as possible after placed in the mouth. Do not chew it or take it with warm or hot liquid. Replace any broken or cracked capsule. For this medication to be completely effective, your course of treatment should be completed 1 week before possible exposure to typhoid fever.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, diarrhea, skin rash, headache or mild fever may occur. If these symptoms continue or become bothersome notify your doctor. Notify your doctor if the following effects occur: breathing or swallowing difficulty, itching, swelling of face/eyes, sudden and severe tiredness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have any of the following conditions: illness, infection, allergies, undergoing radiation therapy. This medication should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this medication appears in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, especially: steroids (prednisone-like drugs), cancer drugs, immunosuppressants, sulfa drugs, antibiotics, other live vaccines. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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