Note: This document contains side effect information about typhoid vaccine, live. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Vivotif.
Applies to typhoid vaccine, live: oral capsule, oral capsule delayed release.
Serious side effects of Vivotif
Along with its needed effects, typhoid vaccine, live (the active ingredient contained in Vivotif) 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 while taking typhoid vaccine, live:
- Difficulty with breathing or swallowing
- hives
- itching, especially of the feet or hands
- reddening of the skin, especially around the ears
- swelling of the eyes, face, or inside of the nose
- unusual tiredness or weakness that is sudden and severe
Other side effects of Vivotif
Some side effects of typhoid vaccine, live 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:
Less common or rare
- Diarrhea
- fever
- nausea
- skin rash
- stomach cramps or pain
- vomiting
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to typhoid vaccine, live: oral delayed release capsule.
General
The most common adverse events were abdominal pain, nausea, headache, fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and skin rash.[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Common (1% to 10%): Abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal cramps[Ref]
Other
Common (1% to 10%): Fever, influenza-like illness
Postmarketing reports: Asthenia, malaise, tiredness, shivering[Ref]
Dermatologic
Common (1% to 10%): Skin rash, urticarial exanthema
Postmarketing reports: Urticaria in the trunk and/or extremities, dermatitis, exanthema, pruritus, urticaria[Ref]
Nervous system
Common (1% to 10%): Headache
Postmarketing reports: Paresthesia, dizziness[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Postmarketing reports: Non-fatal anaphylactic shock, anaphylaxis[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Postmarketing reports: Arthralgia, myalgia[Ref]
Metabolic
Postmarketing reports: Anorexia[Ref]
