Okavax is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Okavax safe for pregnant women?
Okavax can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Okavax right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Okavax safe during breastfeeding?
Okavax may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Okavax on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Okavax on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Okavax on the Liver?
Okavax is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Okavax on the Heart?
You can take Okavax without any fear of damage to the heart.
Okavax should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Okavax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Okavax habit forming or addictive?
Okavax does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Okavax as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Okavax only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Okavax is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Okavax
You can take Okavax with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Okavax
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Okavax with alcohol will be.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Varivax® (Varicella Virus Vaccine Live)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 924
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1430,1433