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Varilrix TM

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Active ingredients: varicella-zoster live vaccine, inert substance

Brand name

(ARTG)

: VARILRIX HSA-FREE varicella vaccine live attenuated 0.5mL injection vial plus diluent syringe composite pack

Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)

Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.

For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).


What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

VARILRIX HSA-FREE is indicated for active immunisation against varicella of healthy subjects from 9 months of age. Groups who would particularly benefit from vaccination include: Non-immune adults, especially those in at-risk occupations such as health care workers, teachers and workers in children's day-care centres. Non-immune parents of young children. Non-immune household contacts, both adults and children, of immuncompromised patients with no history of the disease.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.

Component :

  • Injection, solution
  • Subcutaneous
  • Clear, colourless solution.

Component :

  • Injection, powder for
  • Subcutaneous
  • Lyophilised - cream to yellowish or pinkish coloured powder in a glass vial

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
  • Do not Freeze
  • Refrigerate
  • Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 1 x 0.5mL vial plus pack
  • 10 x 0.5mL vial plus pack

We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is Not Scheduled.

  • 1 x 0.5mL diluent syringe plus needle (20510B or pack
  • 10 x 0.5mL diluent syringe plus needle pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient varicella-zoster live vaccine

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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