Varicella Vaccine Benefits & Uses

Varicella Vaccine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Chickenpox

Varicella Vaccine Dosage & How to Take

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

Varicella Vaccine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Varicella Vaccine is used -

Common

Irritability
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Injection site pain

Varicella Vaccine Related Warnings

Is the use of Varicella Vaccine safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Varicella Vaccine. It is best to stop taking Varicella Vaccine immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Varicella Vaccine safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Varicella Vaccine for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Varicella Vaccine on the Kidneys?

Using Varicella Vaccine does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Varicella Vaccine on the Liver?

Using Varicella Vaccine does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Varicella Vaccine on the Heart?

Varicella Vaccine is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Varicella Vaccine with Other Drugs

Varicella Vaccine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Acyclovir

Cisplatin

Anakinra

Anakinra Injection

Adalimumab

Moderate

Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine

Aspirin(ASA)

Varicella Vaccine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Varicella Vaccine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

HIV/AIDS
Cancer
Agammaglobulinemia
Tuberculosis (TB)

Frequently asked Questions about Varicella Vaccine

Is this Varicella Vaccine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Varicella Vaccine has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Varicella Vaccine as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Varicella Vaccine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Varicella Vaccine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Varicella Vaccine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Varicella Vaccine

Taking Varicella Vaccine with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Varicella Vaccine

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Varicella Vaccine.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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

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