Varilrix Injection: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Varilrix Injection
| Generic name | Varicella zoster vaccine, live attenuated (Oka strain) |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Viral vaccine (live attenuated vaccine) |
| Forms | Powder in a glass vial with a clear sterile water diluent in a separate prefilled syringe, to be mixed before injection |
Varilrix is a vaccine that contains a live but weakened form of the varicella-zoster virus. It is used to help protect against chickenpox.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.