Varilrix

Varilrix Storage

vaccine, varicella-zoster

Manufacturer:

GlaxoSmithKline

Distributor:

Zuellig
/
Agencia Lei Va Hong
Full Prescribing Info
Storage
The lyophilised vaccine should be stored in a refrigerator between +2°C and +8°C. The solvent can be stored in the refrigerator or at ambient temperatures (maximum 25°C). The lyophilised vaccine is not affected by freezing.
When supplies of VARILRIX are distributed from a central cold store, transport must be done under refrigerator conditions especially in hot climates.
After reconstitution, it is recommended that the vaccine be injected as soon as possible. (See Shelf-life.)
Shelf-life: It has been demonstrated that the reconstituted vaccine may be kept for up to 90 minutes at room temperature (25°C) and up to 8 hours in the refrigerator (2°C-8°C).
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