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Zostavax TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: varicella-zoster live vaccine, inert substance

Brand name

(ARTG)

: ZOSTAVAX zoster virus vaccine live min 19400 PFU/0.65mL powder for injection vial with pre-filled diluent syringe

Download the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

ZOSTAVAX is indicated for the prevention of herpes zoster (shingles) in individuals 50 years of age and older. ZOSTAVAX is indicated for the prevention of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) and for reduction of acute and chronic zoster-associated pain in individuals 60 years of age and older.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.

Component :

  • Injection, powder for
  • Subcutaneous
  • White compact, crystalline pellet.

Component :

  • Diluent, not applicable
  • Subcutaneous
  • Clear colourless solution.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 1 vial + 1 diluent syringe pack
  • 10 vials + 10 diluent syringes pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient varicella-zoster live vaccine

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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