VARILRIX VIAL

Overview

VARILRIX VIAL is a Schedule H antibiotic.

VARILRIX VIAL is composed of: LIVE ATTENUATED VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS (2000 PFU), NEOMYCIN (5 MCG/ML)


Neomycin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Neomycin is used to reduce the risk of infection during surgery of your intestines. Neomycin is also used to reduce the symptoms of hepatic coma. Neomycin is an antibiotic used to treat complications of liver disease, and can be used to prepare for abdominal surgery. Neomycin topical cream is used for minor cuts and burns.

Usage

NEOMYCIN is generally used to treat: Escherichia Coli Infection, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Allergic Skin Disease, Bacterial Infection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Precautions for VARILRIX VIAL and its Constituents



  • Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney disease, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
  • Take neomycin for the full course of treatment. Don’t stop taking the oral form of the medicine without first talking to your doctor.
  • Before using topical neomycin, tell your doctor if you’ve ever had kidney problems or kidney disease.

Common Side-Effects

NEOMYCIN : Skin Rash, Diarrhoea, Hearing Loss, Loose Motion, Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness, Increased Thirst, Weakness (generalized)

Disease Interactions

NEOMYCIN can interfere with: Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Botulism, Hypocalcemia, Parkinsonism, Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Acute Renal Failure, Colitis, Colonic Ischemia

Technical Classification

NEOMYCIN is categorized as: AMINOGLYCOSIDES / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for VARILRIX VIAL

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

VARILRIX VIALINR 1560 for 0.5 ML INJECTIONLIVE ATTENUATED VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS 2000 PFU, NEOMYCIN 5 MCG/ML

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

VARILRIX 2000 PFU/25 MCG INJINR 1560 for 0.5 ML INJECTIONLIVE ATTENUATED VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS 2000.0 PFU, NEOMYCIN 25.0 MCG