Which live attenuated human rotavirus strain does Rotarix contain?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Rotarix Tube contains the live attenuated human rotavirus RIX4414 strain.

Rotarix TubeGlaxoSmithKline UK · emc · SmPC §2 Qualitative and quantitative composition · Version 11Document updated 19 June 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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live attenuated rotavirus vaccine · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

The answer

Rotarix Tube contains the live attenuated human rotavirus RIX4414 strain.

Rotarix TubeGlaxoSmithKline UK · emc · SmPC §2 Qualitative and quantitative composition · Version 11Document updated 19 June 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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