Adenovirus Type 4-and Type-7 Vaccine Live
Dosage form: tablet, enteric coated
Drug class:Viral vaccines
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 1, 2021.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
- References
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
Indications and Usage for Adenovirus Type 4-and Type-7 Vaccine Live
Adenovirus Type 4 and Type 7 Vaccine, Live, Oral is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of febrile acute respiratory disease caused by Adenovirus Type 4 and Type 7. Adenovirus Type 4 and Type 7 Vaccine, Live, Oral is approved for use in military populations 17 through 50 years of age.
Adenovirus Type 4-and Type-7 Vaccine Live Dosage and Administration
A single vaccine dose is administered orally as two tablets: one tablet of Adenovirus Type 4 and one tablet of Adenovirus Type 7. (2)
The tablets should be swallowed whole, without chewing, to avoid releasing the virus in the upper respiratory tract [See Mechanism of Action (12.1)].
Postpone administration to individuals with vomiting and/or diarrhea because the effectiveness of the vaccine depends upon the multiplication of orally administered live adenovirus within the intestinal tract [See Mechanism of Action (12.1)].
Dosage Forms and Strengths
A single vaccine dose consists of two tablets: one tablet of Adenovirus Type 4 and one tablet of Adenovirus Type 7.
Contraindications
Pregnancy
Adenovirus Type 4 and Type 7 Vaccine, Live, Oral should not be administered to pregnant females [See Pregnancy (8.1)]. It is not known whether Adenovirus Type 4 and Type 7 Vaccine, Live, Oral can cause fetal harm...
