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Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules

Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules is used for:

Preventing typhoid fever in persons 6 years of age and older who are at increased risk because they are traveling to an area where this infection is more common, have been in contact with infected individuals, or work in an environment that increases their risk (eg, lab work).

Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules is a vaccine. It works by stimulating the immune system of the person who receives the vaccine to make their own protective antibodies against this disease.

Do NOT use Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules
• you have an acute infection, a cancerous tumor, an illness that causes fever, a gastrointestinal illness, or HIV or another condition that weakens the immune system, or you are taking a medication that weakens the immune system
• you are taking a sulfonamide (eg, sulfamethoxazole) or another antibiotic (eg, penicillin)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules:

Some medical conditions may interact with Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have an infection or fever, chronic diarrhea, an illness affecting the stomach or intestines, undiagnosed rectal hemorrhage, or persistent vomiting, or you are receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Antibiotics (eg, penicillin), immunosuppressives (eg, certain cancer medicines, cyclosporine), proguanil, or sulfonamides (eg, sulfamethoxazole) because the effectiveness of Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules may be decreased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules:

Use Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take this medicine with a cold or lukewarm drink 1 hour before a meal.
• Swallow Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
• Do not take cracked or broken capsules.
• For Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules to be completely effective, your course of treatment should be completed 1 week before possible exposure to typhoid fever.
• If you miss a dose of Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules, take it as soon as possible. If you do not remember until the next day, take the dose as soon as possible and reschedule your doses from that day.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules.

Important safety information:

• For Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules to be effective, you must complete all 4 doses at least 1 week before exposure.
• Notify your doctor if you experience diarrhea, vomiting, or flu-like symptoms after taking Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules.
• This vaccine helps prevent typhoid fever, but does not provide 100% protection. It is important to also avoid infected people, food, and water.
• It is recommended that you receive another 4 doses of Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules every 5 years if you continue to be exposed to bacteria.
• Additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking corticosteroids (eg, prednisone).
• Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 6 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules during pregnancy. It is unknown if Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Diarrhea; fever; headache; muscle pain; nausea; stomach cramps or pain; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); difficulty swallowing; hoarseness; shock.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Store this medicine in the refrigerator, between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C), at all times. Do not freeze. Keep Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Delayed-Release Capsules. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.