Zuvicella Vaccine
vial of 0.5 ml Injection
Prescription required
Manufacturer
Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
Salt Composition
Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated
Zuvicella Vaccine is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for prevention of chickenpox in individuals 12 months of age and older.
Introduction:
Zuvicella Vaccine is indicated for active immunization for prevention of chickenpox in individuals 12 months of age and older. It is generally given as an injection under the skin or into the muscle of the upper arm in two doses.
Dosage Form:
Injection
How to Use:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How it Works:
Zuvicella Vaccine is a vaccine. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection..This type of infection does not cause illness but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.
Quick Tips:
Interacting Drugs:
Introduction:
Zuvicella Vaccine is indicated for active immunization for prevention of chickenpox in individuals 12 months of age and older. It is generally given as an injection under the skin or into the muscle of the upper arm in two doses.
Dosage Form:
Injection
How to Use:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How it Works:
Zuvicella Vaccine is a vaccine. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection..This type of infection does not cause illness but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.
Quick Tips:
- Zuvicella Vaccine helps prevent chickenpox.
- It is given as an injection under the skin or into the muscle of the upper arm.
- It is given as two doses.
- The second dose is given 4 to 8 weeks after the first dose.
- You may get a rash or mild fever or you feel tired or sore at the site of the injection.
Interacting Drugs:
- Azathioprine
- Mercaptopurine
- Methotrexate
- Mycophenolate mofetil
Alcohol Warning:
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zuvicella Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning:
Zuvicella Vaccine is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning:
Zuvicella Vaccine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zuvicella Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning:
Zuvicella Vaccine is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning:
Zuvicella Vaccine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Zuvicella Vaccine
vial of 0.5 ml Injection
Prescription required
Manufacturer
Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
Salt Composition
Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated