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For people 1 year of age and older at risk of food allergic reactions after accidental exposure.

PATIENT RESOURCES

XOLAIR patient resources and support

Support For You Program
Downloadable resources
Financial assistance options
Patient support groups

From diagnosis to treatment, everyone’s food allergy experience is unique. The Support For You program information and resources to help along the way. And, if your doctor has prescribed XOLAIR for you, you may be eligible for resources such as a 1-on-1 educational session.

Learn more and sign up for Support For You

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Downloadable resources

Food Allergy Treatment Guide

Learn more about food allergies and how XOLAIR, an injectable prescription medication, works to help treat them.

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Self-Injection Brochure

If you and your doctor decide that you or a caregiver may be able to give your own XOLAIR injections, download this supplemental guide to assist you in getting started.

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Financial Assistance Options

There are different financial programs and services available that may help eligible patients pay for XOLAIR. Find the one that works for you at XOLAIR.com or talk to a XOLAIR Access Solutions case manager.

Learn more about XOLAIR Access Solutions.

Call 1-800-704-6610

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XOLAIR Co-pay Program*

If you have commercial health insurance and meet other eligibility criteria, the XOLAIR Co-pay Program may be able to help you pay for your medicine and costs of injection.

*Eligibility criteria apply. Not valid for patients using federal or state government programs to pay for their medicine and/or administration of their Genentech medicine. Patients must be taking the Genentech medicine for an FDA-approved indication. Please visit the XOLAIR Co-pay Program website for the full list of Terms and Conditions.

Call 1-855-965-2472 or visit XOLAIRcopay.com

Independent Co-pay Assistance Foundations†

Independent co-pay assistance foundations help patients with public or commercial health insurance. People who are publicly or commercially insured, including those covered by Medicare and Medicaid, can contact the foundations directly to request assistance.

If you need help with the co-pay for your Genentech medicine, Genentech Access Solutions can help identify and refer you to independent co-pay assistance foundations.

Call 1-800-704-6610

†Independent co-pay assistance foundations have their own rules for eligibility. Genentech and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation have no involvement or influence in independent foundation decision-making or eligibility criteria and does not know if a foundation will be able to help you. We can only refer you to a foundation that supports your disease state. Genentech and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation do not endorse or show preference for any particular foundation. The foundations we refer you to may not be the only ones that might be able to help you.

The Genentech Patient Foundation

If you don’t have health insurance coverage or have financial concerns and meet eligibility criteria, you may be able to get free XOLAIR from the Genentech Patient Foundation. 

If you have health insurance, you should try to get other types of financial assistance, if available. You also need to meet income requirements. If you do not have insurance, or if your insurance does not cover your Genentech medicine, you must meet a different set of income requirements. 

Genentech reserves the right to modify or discontinue the program at any time and to verify the accuracy of information submitted.

Learn more about the foundation by visiting genentechpatientfoundation.com

Patient Support Groups

For additional support and resources, here’s a list of advocacy groups:

Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)
Allergy Asthma Network (AAN)
Kids with Food Allergies (KFA)
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT)
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)

Selecting any of these links will take you to a site that is not owned or controlled by Genentech, Inc. Genentech, Inc. makes no representation as to the accuracy of the information contained on sites we do not own or control. Genentech does not recommend and does not endorse the content on any third-party websites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such sites.

Talk to an allergist about XOLAIR

XOLAIR is the only FDA-approved treatment to help significantly reduce allergic reactions, including severe reactions such as anaphylaxis, from accidental exposure to one or more foods.

Find an Allergist

The directory of allergists has been developed by The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) based on their independent evaluation. Neither Genentech nor Novartis provided any input in the development of the directory and make no endorsement of any of the physicians named.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION & INDICATION

What is XOLAIR?

XOLAIR® (omalizumab) for subcutaneous use is an injectable prescription medicine used to treat food allergy in people 1 year of age and older to reduce allergic reactions that may occur after accidentally eating one or more foods to which you are allergic. While taking XOLAIR you should continue to avoid all foods to which you are allergic. It is not known if XOLAIR is safe and effective in people with food allergy under 1 year of age.

XOLAIR should not be used for the emergency treatment of any allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.

What is the most important information I should know about XOLAIR?

Severe allergic reaction. A severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis can happen when you receive XOLAIR. The reaction can occur after the first dose, or after many doses. It may also occur right after a XOLAIR injection or days later. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening condition and can lead to death. Go to the nearest emergency room right away if you have any of these symptoms of an allergic reaction:

  • wheezing, shortness of breath, cough, chest tightness, or trouble breathing
  • low blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, rapid or weak heartbeat, anxiety, or feeling of “impending doom”
  • flushing, itching, hives, or feeling warm
  • swelling of the throat or tongue, throat tightness, hoarse voice, or trouble swallowing

Your healthcare provider will monitor you closely for symptoms of an allergic reaction while you are receiving XOLAIR and for a period of time after treatment is initiated. Your healthcare provider should talk to you about getting medical treatment if you have symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Do not receive and use XOLAIR if you are allergic to omalizumab or any of the ingredients in XOLAIR.

Before receiving XOLAIR, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have a latex allergy or any other allergies (such as seasonal allergies). The needle cap on the XOLAIR prefilled syringe contains a type of natural rubber latex.
  • have sudden breathing problems (bronchospasm)
  • have ever had a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • have or have had a parasitic infection
  • have or have had cancer
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if XOLAIR may harm your unborn baby.
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if XOLAIR passes into your breast milk. Talk with your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby while you receive and use XOLAIR.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

How should I receive and use XOLAIR?

  • When starting treatment, XOLAIR should be given by your healthcare provider in a healthcare setting.
  • If your healthcare provider decides that you or a caregiver may be able to give your own XOLAIR prefilled syringe or autoinjector 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 prefilled syringe or autoinjector injections by a healthcare provider. Use XOLAIR exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
  • The XOLAIR autoinjector (all doses) is intended for use only in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older. For children 12 years of age and older, XOLAIR prefilled syringe or autoinjector may be self-injected under adult supervision. For children 1 to 11 years of age, XOLAIR prefilled syringe should be injected by a caregiver.
  • See the detailed Instructions for Use that comes with XOLAIR for information on the right way to prepare and inject XOLAIR.
  • XOLAIR is given in 1 or more injections under the skin (subcutaneous), 1 time every 2 or 4 weeks.
  • In people with food allergy, a blood test for a substance called IgE must be performed before starting XOLAIR to determine the appropriate dose and dosing frequency.
  • Do not decrease or stop taking any of your food allergy medicine or allergen immunotherapy, unless your healthcare providers tell you to.
  • You may not see improvement in your symptoms right away after XOLAIR treatment. If your symptoms do not improve or get worse, call your healthcare provider.
  • If you inject more XOLAIR than prescribed, call your healthcare provider right away.

What are the possible side effects of XOLAIR?

XOLAIR may cause serious side effects, including:

  • Cancer. Cases of cancer were observed in some people who received XOLAIR.
  • Fever, muscle aches, and rash. Some people get these symptoms 1 to 5 days after receiving a XOLAIR injection. If you have any of these symptoms, tell your healthcare provider.
  • Parasitic infection. Some people who are at a high risk for parasite (worm) infections, get a parasite infection after receiving XOLAIR. Your healthcare provider can test your stool to check if you have a parasite infection.
  • Heart and circulation problems. Some people who receive XOLAIR have had chest pain, heart attack, blood clots in the lungs or legs, or temporary symptoms of weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, or altered vision. It is not known whether these are caused by XOLAIR.

The most common side effects of XOLAIR in people with food allergy: injection site reactions and fever.

These are not all the possible side effects of XOLAIR. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at (800) FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. You may also report side effects to Genentech at (888) 835-2555 or Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation at (888) 669-6682.

Please see full Prescribing Information, including Medication Guide, for additional Important Safety Information and Instructions for Use.