Varivax, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Chickenpox.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Varivax. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The most common side effects of Varivax are Irritability, Fever, Injection site pain. Some other side effects of Varivax have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Varivax normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Varivax's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Varivax related warnings talks about Varivax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Varivax is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like HIV/AIDS, Cancer, Tuberculosis (TB) as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Varivax contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Varivax have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Varivax is safe while driving, and is addiction.