SELF-INJECTION
Your doctor and you may determine that self-injection is right for you. This means that you or your caregiver can inject XOLAIR outside of the doctor’s office—at home or while traveling—after initial training has been completed with your healthcare provider. XOLAIR has two options for self-injection: XOLAIR autoinjector or XOLAIR prefilled syringe.
Injection Training | If your doctor decides that you or a caregiver may be able to give your own XOLAIR autoinjector or prefilled syringe injections, you should receive training on the right way to prepare and inject XOLAIR. Do not try to inject XOLAIR until you have been shown the right way to give XOLAIR injections by your doctor. Use XOLAIR exactly as prescribed by your doctor. |
Supervision for Children | Prefilled Syringe For children 12 years of age and older, XOLAIR may be self-injected under adult supervision. For children 1-11 years of age, XOLAIR should be administered by a caregiver. Autoinjector For children 12 years of age and older, XOLAIR may be self-injected under adult supervision. The XOLAIR autoinjector is not intended for or approved for use in children under 12 years of age. |
Additional Support | Your doctor may ask you about your confidence with self-injection and about your at-home support team if you require injection assistance. |
Instructions for Use | See the detailed Instructions for Use on the right way to prepare and inject XOLAIR. You can find the Instructions for Use here and in the XOLAIR carton. |
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