Drug Details
Generic Name:
Recombinant zoster vaccine (inactivated)
Common Brands:
Availability:
Prescription only
Therapeutic Class:
Vaccine
Forms:
Powder for suspension for injection
Administration:
Intramuscular powder for injection
Therapeutic Uses:
- Prevention of shingles or herpes zoster in adults 50 years and older
- Added protection against postherpetic neuralgia (PHN)
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Shingrix Drug Class
Shingrix (she n gri ks) belongs to a group of medications called viral vaccines.
Shingrix Age Range
Shingrix is approved for use in adults.
The safety and efficacy of Shingrix have not been established in children.
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