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Which allergies contraindicate Synagis (palivizumab)?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Synagis (palivizumab) is contraindicated in people with hypersensitivity to palivizumab, any of its excipients, or other humanised monoclonal antibodies.

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Synagis 50 mg/0.5 ml solution for injectionAstraZeneca UK Limited · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 5Document updated 20 April 2026

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