What should I know before my child is given Synagis?
What if my child is taking other medicines?
How is Synagis given?
What should I know while my child is receiving Synagis?
Are there any side effects?
Why is my child being given Synagis?
What should I know before my child is given Synagis?
What if my child is taking other medicines?
How is Synagis given?
What should I know while my child is receiving Synagis?
Are there any side effects?
Product details
Things you should do
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Tell your doctor if your child is unwell when treatment is about to start.
Keep all your child's appointments to ensure he/she receives all the required injections.
Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that your child is receiving Synagis.
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Things you should not do
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Once treatment has started, do not allow your child to miss any of the monthly injections of Synagis without checking with your doctor.
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Driving or using machines
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As Synagis is for use in children, there is no information on the effect of Synagis on the ability to drive or use machines.
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Drinking alcohol
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As Synagis is for use in children, there is no information on the effects of using Synagis with alcohol.
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Looking after your medicine
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Store Synagis in the refrigerator (2°C to 8°C).
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What should I know before my child is given Synagis?
What if my child is taking other medicines?
How is Synagis given?
What should I know while my child is receiving Synagis?
Are there any side effects?
Why is my child being given Synagis?
What should I know before my child is given Synagis?
What if my child is taking other medicines?
How is Synagis given?
What should I know while my child is receiving Synagis?
Are there any side effects?
Product details
Warnings
Do not use Synagis if:
Check with your doctor if your child:
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
When to receive Synagis
If you forget an injection of Synagis
If too much Synagis is given
( by calling 13 11 26), or
Call your doctor straight away if your child:
Things you should not do
Driving or using machines
Looking after your medicine
Less serious side effects
Less serious side effects
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What to do
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Signs of an infection in the upper airways:
fever
sore throat
pain in the middle ear
runny nose
wheezing.
Skin:
redness or pain at the injection site
rash.
Other:
diarrhoea.
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Speak to your doctor if your child has any of these less serious side effects and they worry you.
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Serious side effects
Serious side effects
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What to do
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Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis):
sudden appearance of a skin rash
swelling of lips, tongue or face
difficulty swallowing
shortness of breath
difficulty breathing
passing out.
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Call your doctor straight away or go straight to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital if you notice any of these very serious side effects.
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Reporting side effects
What Synagis contains
Active ingredient
(main ingredient)
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palivizumab
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Other ingredients
(inactive ingredients)
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histadine
glycine
Water for injections
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