Manufacturer: Wockhardt Ltd
Salt Composition : Varicella Vaccine(live), attenuated(0.5ml)
Biovac V Vaccine is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It protects the child from diseases that can be caused by the varicella virus. It is given to children between 12 months to 12 years of age and the second dose after a minimum gap of 3 months. For adolescents and adults as well, it is given in two doses a minimum of 4 weeks apart.
BIOVAC V INJECTION 0.5ML is an immunizing agent or vaccine which is made from a live and weakened or attenuated varicella-zoster virus. It helps to provide persistent or long-lasting protection against varicella or chickenpox by stimulating the immune system to form antibodies.
This vaccine induces both humoral and cell-mediated immune responses. It produces an IgG humoral immune response in individuals, and the cell-mediated immune response is by varicella-zoster-specific activation of both CD4+ T-helper and CD8+ T-lymphocyte cells.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Biovac V
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Fever
Rash
Hypersensitivity to Biovac V Vaccine is a contraindication. In addition, Biovac V Vaccine should not be used if you have the following conditions:
AIDS
Allergic reactions
Antibiotic
Fever
Immunodeficiency
Lymphocytopenia and within 1 month of measles vaccination
Neomycin
Pregnant
Biovac V 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.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Biovac V Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Biovac V Vaccine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated 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.
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Biovac V Vaccine may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Biovac V Vaccine may interact with the following drugs and products:
Abatacept
Abraxane
Alemtuzumab
Brentuximab
Doxorubicin
Everolimus
Fluorouracil
Tocilizumab
Kindly do not self administer.
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
If you miss a dose of Biovac V Vaccine, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Biovac V 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.
Do not take Biovac V Vaccine if you are pregnant or have a weak immune system.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. Is Biovac V Vaccine live or inactivated?
Biovac V Vaccine is a live attenuated virus vaccine. It contains a weakened virus that helps stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against the actual infection causing virus. This helps protect the individual from getting infected in future, if exposed.
Q. How is Biovac V Vaccine administered?
Biovac V Vaccine should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self-administered. It is usually given as an injection under your skin, either in the upper arm or in the outer thigh. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Biovac V Vaccine.
Q. Who should not get Biovac V Vaccine?
Biovac V Vaccine should not be given to people who are allergic to Biovac V Vaccine or any of its ingredients or if they have had an allergic reaction to it earlier. Individuals who have compromised immunity such as HIV patients, and those that have fever must also refrain from getting vaccinated with Biovac V Vaccine. Pregnant females too should not be administered Biovac V Vaccine.
Q. What are the possible side effects of Biovac V Vaccine?
The possible side effects of Biovac V Vaccine are fever, injection site itching, pain, skin rash, erythema (skin redness), and swelling. However, these are usually not bothersome and will resolve in sometime. If they don’t, consult your doctor.
