Buy One Get One free -Llimited Time Offer X
Varivax, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Chickenpox.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Varivax. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Varivax are Irritability, Fever, Injection site pain. Some other side effects of Varivax have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Varivax normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Varivax's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Varivax related warnings talks about Varivax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Varivax is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like HIV/AIDS, Cancer, Tuberculosis (TB) as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Varivax contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Varivax have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Varivax is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Varivax is used to treat the following -
Main 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 |
|
Geriatric |
|
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
2 - 12 years (Child) |
|
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Varivax is used -
Common
Is the use of Varivax safe for pregnant women?
Varivax can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Varivax, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Varivax safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Varivax on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Varivax on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Varivax on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Varivax on the Liver?
Varivax does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Varivax on the Heart?
You can take Varivax without any fear of damage to the heart.
Varivax 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 Varivax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Varivax habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Varivax.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Varivax will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Varivax only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Varivax for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Varivax
Taking Varivax with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Varivax
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Varivax with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
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