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Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml

Manufactured byGLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsVaricella Vaccine (Live)
Description
Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml is a vaccine that protects against chickenpox. It is given to both children and adults. After receiving the vaccine, your body produces antibodies and protects you from getting infected with the chickenpox virus. Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml may cause redness/pain/swelling at the site of injection. It may also cause a skin rash and fever. These symptoms usually subside on their own, within 2 to 3 days. However, consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or if they become severe. Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml is given by your doctor in a clinic or a hospital setting. Follow the instructions given by your doctor. Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have any active infection before taking this vaccine. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml

  • Pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site
  • Rash
  • Fever
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea and Vomiting

Uses of Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml

What is it prescribed for?

  • Prevention of Chickenpox
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time taken by your immune system to produce antibodies against Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml is not clinically known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    Live vaccines provide long-lasting immunity. However, the duration of immunity against chickenpox after vaccination with Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml is not clinically known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    It is not recommended to receive Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    If you are breastfeeding, it may be acceptable to receive Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml upon your doctor's recommendation.

Allergy

Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc after taking Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml. Consult your doctor before taking a second dose if you have experienced severe allergic reactions.

Immunodeficiency

Immunodeficiency is a condition in which your immune system's ability to fight infections is reduced or completely absent. It may occur due to cancer, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, or due to the use of medicines that weaken the immune system such as high-dose corticosteroids. Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml is not recommended if you have a severely impaired (weakened) immune system.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

It is not recommended to receive Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.

Breast-feeding

If you are breastfeeding, it may be acceptable to receive Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings

Blood transfusion

If you or your child have received a blood transfusion, it is recommended to delay vaccination with Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml for at least 3 months.

Use contraception

It is recommended to use reliable contraceptive methods to avoid pregnancy for 3 months after vaccination with Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml.

Missed Dose

Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml is given in two scheduled doses. If you have missed receiving your second scheduled vaccine dose, contact your doctor.

Overdose

Since Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml is given in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Aspirin

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions

Tuberculin skin test

Tuberculin skin test that is done within 6 weeks after receiving Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml may give a false negative result. Hence if you have taken this vaccine, inform your doctor before taking a skin test for tuberculosis.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml is given by a qualified healthcare professional in a hospital/clinical setting. If you experience any redness/pain/swelling at the site of injection, contact your doctor. Do not self-medicate. Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml is given in two doses. It is important to receive every scheduled dose of your vaccine to obtain adequate protection against chickenpox infection.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
After vaccination with Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml, your immune system (body's natural defence system) produces antibodies (a protective protein produced by the immune system) and protects you from being infected by the chickenpox (varicella) virus.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Viral vaccines

Schedule

Schedule H

Medicines.org.uk. 2021. Varilrix 10 3.3 PFU/0.5ml, powder and solvent for solution for injection - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). [online] Available at: < [Accessed 28 September 2021].

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/1676/smpc>

Medicines.org.uk. 2021. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 28 September 2021].

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.1676.pdf>

Drugs, H., 2021. Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 28 September 2021].

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a607029.html>
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Information on this page was last updated on 25 Oct 2021

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