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Medicines varicella-zoster virus (live)Question & answer

varicella-zoster virus (live) · Medicine question

Can Varivax contain traces of neomycin?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, Varivax may contain a trace amount of neomycin.

Sources for this answer

VARIVAXMerck Sharp & Dohme (UK) Limited · emc · SmPC §2 Qualitative and quantitative composition · Version 29Document updated 6 January 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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