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Does Olsalazine Sodium Interact with Varicella Vaccine?

Olsalazine Sodium and Varicella Vaccine have a moderate drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Avoid olsalazine for 6 weeks after varicella vaccination to avoid possible increased risk of Reye's syndrome. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This information is based on official FDA drug labeling sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.

Severity
Moderate
Management
Monitor for effects
Data Source
U.S. FDA via OpenFDA

What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist

If you are taking Olsalazine Sodium and your doctor is considering prescribing Varicella Vaccine (or vice versa), make sure to:

  • Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
  • Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
  • Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
  • Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
  • Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider
💊 Olsalazine Sodium(Dipentum)+💊 Varicella Vaccine

Severity & Interaction Details

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moderate
Be aware — moderate interaction
Documented interaction with manageable risk. May require dose adjustment or monitoring.
Severity scale
MinorContra
On record
Yes
Drug A class
Drug B class
Source
NLP:olsalazine sodium
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Data sourced from U.S. FDA drug labeling via openFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine. For informational purposes only. Always consult your pharmacist or physician.