Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated (NA)
Varilrix Vaccine is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It protects the child from diseases that can be caused by the varicella virus. It is given to children between 12 months to 12 years of age and the second dose after a minimum gap of 3 months. For adolescents and adults as well, it is given in two doses a minimum of 4 weeks apart.Some common side effects of this medicine include mild pain, swelling, and redness at the site of injection, rashes, and low-grade fever. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if these side effects do not go away with time or get worse, let the doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.To make sure the vaccine is safe, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult and seek advice from their doctor before receiving the vaccine.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Varilrix
0.5 ml Powder for Injection
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Varilrix Vaccine is a vaccine. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Varilrix Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Varilrix Vaccine is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Varilrix Vaccine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Varilrix Vaccine may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Varilrix Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Varilrix Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Varilrix Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Varilrix Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Varilrix Vaccine is a live attenuated virus vaccine. It contains a weakened virus that helps stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against the actual infection causing virus. This helps protect the individual from getting infected in future, if exposed.
Varilrix Vaccine should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self-administered. It is usually given as an injection under your skin, either in the upper arm or in the outer thigh. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Varilrix Vaccine.
Varilrix Vaccine should not be given to people who are allergic to Varilrix Vaccine or any of its ingredients or if they have had an allergic reaction to it earlier. Individuals who have compromised immunity such as HIV patients, and those that have fever must also refrain from getting vaccinated with Varilrix Vaccine. Pregnant females too should not be administered Varilrix Vaccine.
The possible side effects of Varilrix Vaccine are fever, injection site itching, pain, skin rash, erythema (skin redness), and swelling. However, these are usually not bothersome and will resolve in sometime. If they don’t, consult your doctor.
