I ate food 15mins before taking Dukoral

fitzy_b · Oct 31st, 2007, 14:22

Hi guys,

I am an idiot because I didnt read the Cholera vaccination instructions well enough as I had some Pad Thai 15mins before taking it. (my first dose).

The instructions say you shouldnt eat 1hr before or after?

Does anyone know enough about Dukoral to give me some advice?

Will I have inactivated the vaccine, or is it ok?

Thanks,

Fitz

nedhopkins · Oct 31st, 2007, 15:05

If you have the time, I'd consider your first dose a waste and begin all over again.

I've taken Dukoral prior to both my ('04 and '07) trips to India. Not only did I not contract cholera, but I didn't experience the runs, or "Delhi belly," despite some injudicious eating (salads) and drinking (with ice cubes). In fact, my only gastroenteritis problem was . . . constipation(!).

fitzy_b · Oct 31st, 2007, 15:07

1. I dont reaaally have time...
2. It isnt cheap.
So basically, if the food wont inactivate it, then i'm happy... but if it will definitely make it ineffective, then I'll start again.

nedhopkins · Oct 31st, 2007, 15:13

The food may or may not inactivate it, or reduce its effectiveness. You'll be taking a chance. But Dukoral itself is chancy: it's only 30% effective against cholera -- and I don't know about its statistical anti-diarrhoeal effectiveness.

Oct 31st, 2007, 14:22	#1
fitzy_b Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 39	I ate food 15mins before taking Dukoral Hi guys, I am an idiot because I didnt read the Cholera vaccination instructions well enough as I had some Pad Thai 15mins before taking it. (my first dose). The instructions say you shouldnt eat 1hr before or after? Does anyone know enough about Dukoral to give me some advice? Will I have inactivated the vaccine, or is it ok? Thanks, Fitz

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Oct 31st, 2007, 15:05	#2
nedhopkins Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: California Posts: 231	If you have the time, I'd consider your first dose a waste and begin all over again. I've taken Dukoral prior to both my ('04 and '07) trips to India. Not only did I not contract cholera, but I didn't experience the runs, or "Delhi belly," despite some injudicious eating (salads) and drinking (with ice cubes). In fact, my only gastroenteritis problem was . . . constipation(!).

Oct 31st, 2007, 15:07	#3
fitzy_b Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 39	1. I dont reaaally have time... 2. It isnt cheap. So basically, if the food wont inactivate it, then i'm happy... but if it will definitely make it ineffective, then I'll start again.

Oct 31st, 2007, 15:13	#4
nedhopkins Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: California Posts: 231	The food may or may not inactivate it, or reduce its effectiveness. You'll be taking a chance. But Dukoral itself is chancy: it's only 30% effective against cholera -- and I don't know about its statistical anti-diarrhoeal effectiveness.

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