Composition
Inj: Varicella-zoster (Oka strain) not less than 1000 PFU per 0.5 ml; powder and solvent for solution for injection
Indications & Dosage
Active immunization of healthy adults and adolescents found to be seronegative to varicella-zoster: BY SC INJ: Adults: 2 doses of 0.5 ml at dose interval of 8 week; minimum dose interval 6 wk. Children above 1-2 y: who are in close contacts of persons at high risk of severe infection, 1 dose of 0.5ml.
Contraindications
Acute severe febrile illness, hypersensitivity, pregnancy; ensure adequate contraception during and for up to three months following course, lacta-tion, primary or acquired immune-deficiency
Precautions
Severe skin conditions. Signs of rash, advise to avoid contact with at risk individuals.
Interactions
Do not give within three months of blood transfusion or immunoglobulins, salicylates during and for six weeks after course
Side Effects
Injection site reactions, fatigue, fever, headache, papulovesicular rash