Prescriptions Dispensed from Canada * are Dispensed by:
Candrug
ID#18985
604.543.8711
Pharmacy Manager:
Amarjit Mann

Pharmacy Address:
202A, 8322-130th Street
Surrey, BC
Canada
V3W 8J9
Toll Free:1-866-995-7387

(*Not all prescriptions dispensed by Candrug.)

Dukoral  Information
DUKORAL vaccine may be stored at room temperature for up to 2 weeks on one occasion only.

DUKORAL is indicated for the prevention of and protection against travellers’ diarrhea (TD) and/or cholera in adults and children 2 years of age and older who will be visiting areas where there is a risk of contracting TD caused by enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) or cholera caused by V. cholerae. Protection against ETEC diarrhea and cholera can be expected about one week after the primary immunization series is completed.

DO NOT ADMINISTER THIS VACCINE PARENTERALLY. THIS VACCINE MUST BE TAKEN ORALLY (BY MOUTH). Before administration, take all appropriate precautions to prevent adverse reactions. This includes a review of the patient’s history concerning possible hypersensitivity to the vaccine or similar vaccine, previous immunization history, the presence of any contraindications to immunization and current health status. Before administration of any vaccine, health-care providers should inform the patient, parent or guardian of the benefits and risks of immunization, inquire about the recent health status of the patient and comply with any local requirements regarding information to be provided to the patient before immunization and the importance of completing the immunization series.

Dukoral  Side Effects
Adverse effect of DUKORAL are uncommon and rare which include: headache, dizziness, drowsiness, insomnia, fainting, reduced sense of taste, diarrhea, abdominal pain, abdominal cramps, stomach/abdominal gurgling (gas), abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting.