SKYVaricella

SKYVaricella Dosage/Direction for Use

vaccine, varicella-zoster

Manufacturer:

SK bioscience

Distributor:

Pharmaniaga Marketing
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Full Prescribing Info
Dosage/Direction for Use
Individuals from 12 months to 12 years of age: Individuals should receive a single dose (approximately 0.5 mL) subcutaneously.
The need for a booster dose is not known.
Infants below 12 months of age: No data on efficacy and safety of SKYVaricella for use in children below 12 months of age are currently available.
Method of Administration: SKYVaricella is for subcutaneous administration in the outer aspect of the upper arm (deltoid region).
SKYVaricella should not be administered intravascularly or intramuscularly.
Instruction for Use: Instructions for reconstitution of the vaccine with solvent/diluent: To reconstitute the vaccine, withdraw the total volume of provided solvent/diluent (0.7ml) and inject all withdrawn solvent/diluent into the vial of lyophilized vaccine.
Gently agitate to dissolve completely.
Withdraw the entire contents into the syringe and inject the total volume (approximately 0.5 mL) of reconstituted vaccine as a single dose subcutaneously into the outer aspect of the upper arm (deltoid region).
In order to minimize loss of potency, the vaccine should be administered immediately after reconstitution.
Discard the reconstituted vaccine, if not used within 30 minutes.
SKYVaricella should be stored in the refrigerator and reconstituted immediately upon removal from the refrigerator. The vaccine should be used immediately after reconstitution. Do not freeze reconstituted vaccine.
A separate sterile syringe and needle should be used for each injection to prevent transmission of infectious diseases. The used needles should be discarded appropriately to prevent reuse.
Route of Administration: For subcutaneous injection.
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