Ingredients in MMRV Vaccine
This page shows the ingredients for combination vaccines (protecting against diseases mentioned below) that are currently available for use in the U.S.
These vaccines protect against four viruses — measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chickenpox). Find out more about these diseases and the vaccines that protect against them (measles, mumps, and rubella and varicella (chickenpox)).
| Vaccine name | Antigen | Adjuvant | Stabilizers | Preservatives | Residual byproducts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proquad (Frozen) | Live, weakened measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella viruses | None | Sucrose, Hydrolyzed gelatin, Sodium chloride, Sorbitol, Monosodium L-glutamate, Sodium phosphate dibasic, Recombinant human albumin, Sodium bicarbonate, Potassium phosphate monobasic, Potassium chloride, Potassium phosphate dibasic | None | Proteins and DNA from cells used to grow virus (MRC-5 human cells), Neomycin, Bovine calf serum |
| Proquad (Refrigerated) | Live, weakened measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella viruses | None | Sucrose, Sorbitol, Hydrolyzed gelatin, Urea, Sodium chloride, Sodium phosphate, Monosodium L-glutamate, Recombinant human albumin, Sodium bicarbonate, Potassium phosphate, Potassium chloride | None | Proteins and DNA from cells used to grow virus (MRC-5 human cells), Neomycin, Bovine calf serum |
*Information from package insert dated: 8/2023 (Proquad (Frozen)); 11/2024 (Proquad (Refrigerated))
Reviewed by Paul A. Offit, MD, on December 16, 2024