What Xolair contains
- The active substance is omalizumab. One syringe of 0.5 ml solution contains 75 mg omalizumab. One syringe of 1 ml solution contains 150 mg omalizumab.
- The other ingredients are L-arginine hydrochloride, L-histidine hydrochloride, L-histidine, Polysorbate 20 and water for injections.
What Xolair looks like and contents of the pack
Xolair solution for injection is supplied as a clear to opalescent, slightly yellow to brown solution in a pre-filled syringe, and is available as 75 mg and 150 mg solution for injection.
Xolair 75 mg solution for injection is available in packs containing 1 pre-filled syringe and in multipacks comprising 4 or 10 intermediate packs, each containing 1 pre-filled syringe.
Xolair 150 mg solution for injection is available in packs containing 1 pre-filled syringe and in multipacks comprising 4 or 10 intermediate packs, each containing 1 pre-filled syringe.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed in your country.
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Novartis Europharm Limited
Wimblehurst Road
Horsham
West Sussex, RH12 5AB
United Kingdom
Manufacturer
Novartis Pharma S.A.S.
Centre de Biotechnologie
8, rue de l-Industrie
F-68330 Huningue
France
For any information about this medicine, please contact the local representative of the Marketing Authorisation Holder.
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INFORMATION FOR THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL
The following information is intended for medical or healthcare professionals only:
Before using the syringe, please read the following information carefully.
Each Xolair pack contains a pre-filled syringe individually sealed in a plastic wrapper.
Parts of the pre-filled syringe
Needle cap Needle guard Finger flange Activation clips Plunger rod Viewing window Label and expiration date Fill line Xolair syringes are intended to be used by a healthcare professional only.
Preparing the syringe for use
Prior to completion of the injection, avoid contact with the device activation clips (see first illustration) to keep from prematurely covering the needle with the needle guard.
1. Take the box containing the syringe out of the refrigerator and leave it unopened for about 20 minutes so that it reaches room temperature.
2. When you are ready to use the syringe, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
3. Clean the injection site.
4. Remove the plastic tray from the box, peel back the paper cover, and remove the syringe.
5. Inspect the syringe. DO NOT USE if it is broken or if the liquid looks cloudy or contains particles. In all these cases, return the entire pack to the pharmacy.
6. Holding the syringe horizontally (as shown below), look into the viewing window to check the dose (75 mg or 150 mg) of medicine and the expiry date printed on the label. Note: Rotate the inner part of the syringe assembly as shown below so that the label can be read in the viewing window.
DO NOT USE if the product has expired or if the dose is incorrect. In both these cases, return the entire pack to the pharmacy. 7. Hold the syringe vertically with the plunger uppermost and tap the side of the syringe against your finger to allow the air bubble to rise. Slowly push the plunger up to force the air bubble out of the syringe without inadvertently expelling solution.
8. Check to see if the liquid level is at or above the minimum fill line. If the liquid is below the fill line, return the entire pack to the pharmacy.
Using the syringe
Carefully pull off the needle cap from the syringe and discard it. Do not touch the exposed needle. Gently pinch the skin at the injection site and insert the needle. Holding onto the finger flange, slowly depress the plunger as far as it will go. If any solution leaks from the injection site, insert the needle further. Keeping the plunger fully depressed, carefully lift the needle straight out from the injection site.
Slowly release the plunger and allow the needle guard to automatically cover the exposed needle. Hold gauze on the injection site for approximately 30 seconds.
Disposal instructions
Dispose of the used syringe immediately in a sharps container.