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Typhim Vi Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Typhoid vaccine cell; surface purified Vi polysaccharide 25micrograms per 0.5mL; soln; for IM inj; contains phenol.
How Supplied
Syringe (0.5mL)—1
Multidose vials—contact manufacturer
Multidose vials—contact manufacturer
Manufacturer
Typhim Vi Indications
Indications
Immunization against typhoid fever.
Typhim Vi Dosage and Administration
Adult
Give at least 2 weeks before expected exposure; may repeat every 2 years. Adults: 0.5mL IM once in deltoid.
Children
≥2yrs: 0.5mL in deltoid or vastus lateralis.
Typhim Vi Contraindications
Contraindications
Not for use in chronic carriers or patients with active infection.
Typhim Vi Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Typhim Vi Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Have epinephrine (1:1000) inj available. Immunocompromised states. Previous typhoid vaccination. Thrombocytopenia. Coagulopathies. Acute infection. Active febrile illness. Exposure to contaminated food and water should be avoided. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Typhim Vi Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Typhim Vi Interactions
Typhim Vi Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Local reactions, malaise, headache, GI upset, myalgia, fever.
Typhim Vi Clinical Trials
See Literature
Typhim Vi Note
Not Applicable
Typhim Vi Patient Counseling
See Literature
