Answer
The Xolair (omalizumab) 150 mg pre-filled syringe’s removable needle cap contains a natural rubber latex derivative, although no natural rubber latex has been detected; use in latex-sensitive individuals has not been studied, so a potential risk of hypersensitivity reactions cannot be ruled out.
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- Xolair 150mg Solution for Injection in pre-filled syringeNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 22Document updated
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