Rotavirus Vaccine Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 17, 2025.
Applies to the following strengths: pentavalent; tetravalent; monovalent
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Pediatric Dose for Gastroenteritis
Rotarix(R): 1 mL, orally, for 2 doses, administered at least 4 weeks apart
RotaTeq(R): 2 mL (1 dosing tube), orally, for 3 doses, administered 4 to 10 weeks apart
Comments:
- Administer beginning at 6 weeks of age; the 2 dose series/Rotarix(R) should be completed by 24 weeks of age; the 3 dose series/RotaTeq(R) should be completed by 32 weeks.
- Rotarix(R): If the infant spits out or regurgitates most of the dose, a single replacement dose may be considered at the same visit.
- RotaTeq(R): If the infant spits out or regurgitates most of the dose, do not replace the dose - continue the remaining doses as scheduled.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 weeks.
To report suspected adverse reactions, contact the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) at: https://vaers.hhs.gov
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
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