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Xolair TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: inert substance, omalizumab

Brand name

(ARTG)

: XOLAIR omalizumab (rch) 75mg powder for injection vial with diluent ampoule

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Allergic Asthma,Children 6 to < 12 years of age - In children aged 6 to <12 years, Xolair is indicated as add-on therapy to improve asthma control in patients with severe allergic asthma who have documented exacerbations despite daily high dose inhaled corticosteroids, and who have immunoglobulin E levels corresponding to the recommended dose range (see Table 1 in Section 4.2 DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION).,Adults and adolescents 12 years of age and above -Xolair is indicated for the management of adult and adolescent patients with moderate to severe allergic asthma, who are already being treated with inhaled steroids, and who have serum immunoglobulin E levels corresponding to the recommended dose range (see Table 1 in Section 4.2 DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION).,Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP),Xolair is indicated as add-on treatment in adult patients (18 years of age and above) for the treatment of severe CRSwNP with inadequate response to intranasal corticosteroids. Recommended dosing is determined by serum immunoglobulin E levels and body weight corresponding to the recommended dose range in the Product Information (see Section 4.2 DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION).,Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU),Xolair is indicated for adults and adolescents (12 years of age and above) with chronic spontaneous urticaria who remain symptomatic despite H1 antihistamine treatment.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.

Component :

  • Injection, solution
  • Subcutaneous
  • Clear, colourless solution.

Component :

  • Injection, powder for
  • Subcutaneous
  • White to off white cake.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
  • Reconstituted Solution see label for shelf life
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 1 active vial & 1 diluent ampoule pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient omalizumab

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

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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