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HRV Liquid

GlaxoSmithKline · Phase 3 active Biologic

HRV Liquid is a live attenuated human rotavirus vaccine administered orally to prevent rotavirus gastroenteritis.

HRV Liquid is a live attenuated human rotavirus vaccine administered orally to prevent rotavirus gastroenteritis. Used for Prevention of rotavirus gastroenteritis in infants and young children.

At a glance

Generic nameHRV Liquid
SponsorGlaxoSmithKline
Drug classLive attenuated vaccine
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaImmunology / Infectious Disease
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

The vaccine contains weakened live rotavirus strains that replicate in the intestinal tract, stimulating both mucosal and systemic immune responses. This generates protective antibodies and cellular immunity against rotavirus without causing severe disease, thereby preventing infection or reducing severity of rotavirus-induced diarrhea and dehydration in infants and young children.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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