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Dukoral TM
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Active ingredients: inert substance, cholera vaccine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DUKORAL oral inactivated cholera vaccine liquid vial and buffer powder sachetConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Cholera caused by serogroup 01 Vibrio cholerae: Active immunisation of adults and children from two years of age, who will be visiting areas epidemic or endemic for cholera and who are at high risk of infection.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.
Component :
- Powder, oral
- Oral
Component :
- Oral Liquid, suspension
- Oral
- Carton containing one vial with 3ml whitish liquid and one sachet containing buffer powder.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- Single dose carton with 1 vial vaccine and 1 sachet granules pack
- Two dose carton with 2 vaccine vials and 2 sachet granules pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient cholera vaccine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
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