Okavax Benefits & Uses

Okavax is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Chickenpox

Okavax Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Chickenpox Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Chickenpox Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Chickenpox Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Chickenpox Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Okavax Related Warnings

Is the use of Okavax safe for pregnant women?

Okavax may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Okavax, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Okavax safe during breastfeeding?

Okavax may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Okavax on the Kidneys?

Okavax is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Okavax on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Okavax on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Okavax on the Heart?

You can take Okavax without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Okavax with Other Drugs

Okavax should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Acyclovir

Cisplatin

Anakinra

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Adalimumab

Moderate

Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine

Aspirin(ASA)

Okavax Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Okavax unless your doctor advises you to do so -

HIV/AIDS
Cancer
Agammaglobulinemia
Tuberculosis (TB)

Frequently asked Questions about Okavax

Is this Okavax habit forming or addictive?

Okavax does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Okavax will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Okavax only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Okavax cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Okavax Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Okavax

You can take Okavax with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Okavax

Information about the interaction of Okavax and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Varivax® (Varicella Virus Vaccine Live)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 924

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1430,1433

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