Palivizumab is used to prevent serious lung disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants and children.
Palivizumab injection is to be given intramuscularly (into the muscle, usually into the muscles of the thigh).
Your doctor or nurse will administer the injection for your child.
Your doctor will advise you on the total number of injections that your child will receive.
Ensure that you keep all appointments with your doctor so that your child does not miss any doses. Your doctor also needs to regularly monitor your child’s response to Palivizumab.
If your child misses an appointment or misses an injection, alert your doctor or nurse. A replacement appointment or injection should be given as soon as possible.
Do not use Palivizumab if your child has had allergic reaction (e.g. rashes, breathlessness, swollen eyes) to this medicine or any of its ingredients.
Inform your doctor if your child has the following conditions:
- bleeding problems
- severe illness with fever
- moderate to severe infection
If your child is going to have any laboratory tests, inform the doctor that your child was recently given Palivizumab.
If your child is going to have an operation, including minor surgery and dental work, inform your doctor or dentist that your child was recently given this medicine.
Palivizumab may cause any of the following side effects: fever, rash, and pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site.
Some side effects may need immediate medical help. Alert your doctor quickly if you experience any of the following:
- rashes, breathlessness, swelling of the face, eyes or mouth
- unusual bleeding or bruising
Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe, or if your child experiences other side effects.
Always notify your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal tonics such as traditional Chinese medicines, supplements, and medicines that you buy without a prescription.
Store in the refrigerator, between 2-8°C. Do not allow Palivizumab to freeze. If frozen, this medicine will become ineffective and should not be used.
Protect from light.
Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
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