Answer
Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a) is contraindicated in neonates and young children up to 3 years old because it contains the excipient benzyl alcohol.
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- Pegasys 90 micrograms, 135 micrograms and 180 micrograms solution for injection in pre-filled syringepharmaand GmbH · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 2Document updated
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