Vaxchora is a vaccine to prevent cholera disease in adults and children aged from 2 years. Cholera is a disease that is caught from contaminated food or drink and causes severe diarrhoea. The vaccine contains a weakened form of the cholera bacterium Vibrio cholerae (serogroup O1).
Therapeutic Indication
### Therapeutic indication Vaxchora is indicated for active immunisation against disease caused by Vibrio cholerae serogroup O1 in adults and children aged 2 years and older. This vaccine should be used in accordance with official recommendations.
Therapeutic Area (MeSH)
ATC Code
J07AE02
ATC Item
cholera, live attenuated
Pharmacotherapeutic Group
Vaccines
Active Substance (Summary)
INN / Common Names
| Substance | CAS | Monograph |
|---|---|---|
| vibrio cholerae, strain cvd 103-hgr, live | N/A | vibrio cholerae, strain cvd 103-hgr, live |
EMA Name
Vaxchora
Medicine Name
Vaxchora
Aliases
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