Rotarix and Ziagen

• Generic Name: rotavirus vaccine
• Dosage Forms: oral applicator
• Other Brand Names: Rotarix, Rotateq, RotaShield

Rotarix (rotavirus oral vaccine) contains up to five strains of rotavirus. It is made from both human and animal sources.

Infection with rotavirus can affect the digestive system of babies and young children, causing severe stomach or intestinal illness.

Rotarix vaccine is used to help prevent this disease in children.

Rotarix works by exposing your child to a small dose of the virus, which causes the body to develop immunity to the disease. This vaccine will not treat an active infection that has already developed in the body.

Rotarix is for use in children between the ages of 6 weeks and 24 weeks old. The first dose should be administered to infants beginning at 6 weeks of age. There should be an interval of at least 4 weeks between the first and second dose. The 2-dose series should be completed by 24 weeks of age.

Like any vaccine, Rotarix may not provide protection from disease in every person.

• Generic Name: abacavir
• Dosage Forms: tablet,film coated; oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Ziagen

Ziagen is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body.

Ziagen is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Ziagen is for adults and children who are at least 3 months old. This medicine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Ziagen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.