Medicine guide

Varivax

As listed in the register: Varivax, Pulver und Lösungsmittel zur Herstellung einer Injektionssuspension

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  • Prescription only
  • Antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals taken into the body
Made by
MSD Merck Sharp & Dohme AG

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

What it is for

  • aktive Immunisierung gegen Varizellen, ab dem vollendeten 12. Lebensmonat

From the official label · 2026-09-30 · Swissmedic

Same active substance, strength and form in other countries

Matched on active substance, strength and kind of form only. This is not a statement that the products are equivalent or interchangeable: other ingredients, release and approved uses can differ — ask a pharmacist before swapping.

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BulgariaNo exact match for this strength and form

SpainNo exact match for this strength and form

CanadaNo exact match for this strength and form

NetherlandsNo exact match for this strength and form

Details

Made byMSD Merck Sharp & Dohme AG
Active substanceVirus varicellae vivus (Stamm: OKA)
Used inAntibiotics, antivirals and antifungals taken into the body
ClassificationJ07BK01 · Antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals taken into the body
Dispensing (as stated by the register)Abgabekategorie B
Name in the registerVarivax, Pulver und Lösungsmittel zur Herstellung einer Injektionssuspension
Packs1 Kombipackung(en)
Zulassungsnummer688
Dosisstärke1

Source: Zugelassene Packungen Humanarzneimittel · 2026-09-30 · not reviewed by a clinician

Quelle: Swissmedic. The publisher’s terms do not grant reproduction, so text is shortened and linked. Publisher’s terms.

Same active substance

These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.