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Beyfortus TM
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Active ingredients: nirsevimab
Brand name
(ARTG)
: BEYFORTUS nirsevimab 50mg in 0.5mL solution for injection prefilled syringeDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
BEYFORTUS is indicated for the prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract disease in:,- Neonates and infants born during or entering their first RSV season.,- Children up to 24 months of age who remain vulnerable to severe RSV disease through their second RSV season.,BEYFORTUS should be used in accordance with official recommendations.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intramuscular
- Clear to opalescent, colourless to yellow solution in a needleless glass prefilled syringe with a purple plunger rod
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Protect from Heat
- Store in Original Container
- Do not Shake
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 prefilled syringe pack
- 5 prefilled syringes pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient nirsevimab
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
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