The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
Caregiver-reported side effects within 8 days of receiving a dose of Rotarix:
- Fussiness/feeling irritated (52%)
- Cough (31%)
- Runny nose (31%)
- Fever (28%)
- Loss of appetite (25%)
- Vomiting (13%)
Caregiver-reported side effects within 7 days of receiving a dose of RotaTeq:
- Diarrhea (10%)
- Vomiting (7%)
- Fussiness/feeling irritated (7%)
Less Common Side Effects
Rotarix:
- Diarrhea
RotaTeq:
- Ear infection
- Common cold symptoms
Rotateq serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Intussusception (when a part of the bowel slides into another part of the bowel): swollen belly, vomiting, blood or mucus in stool, drawing the knees up towards the chest
Source: DailyMed
The following Rotateq side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
headache
irritability
muscle aches
stuffy or runny nose
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
Less common
difficulty with breathing
noisy breathing
shortness of breath
tightness in the chest
Rare
Black, tarry stools
seizures
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Irritability
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
