What do the powder and solvent in Varivax look like before reconstitution?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Before reconstitution, Varivax has a white to off-white powder and a clear, colourless liquid solvent.

VARIVAXMerck Sharp & Dohme (UK) Limited · emc · SmPC §3 Pharmaceutical form · Version 29Document updated 6 January 2026

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iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Before reconstitution, Varivax has a white to off-white powder and a clear, colourless liquid solvent.

VARIVAXMerck Sharp & Dohme (UK) Limited · emc · SmPC §3 Pharmaceutical form · Version 29Document updated 6 January 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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