FDA Approves Xolair to Help Prevent Severe Food Allergy Reactions
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The FDA approved Xolair (omalizumab) to help reduce severe allergic reactions to certain foods like nuts, milk, eggs in adults and kids over 1.
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Xolair is meant to be taken repeatedly every 2-4 weeks to reduce future reaction risk over time, not for use during active reactions.
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Patients must still avoid foods they are allergic to even when taking Xolair.
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A study found Xolair helped some people tolerate small food allergen amounts without reacting.
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Xolair offers an important new treatment option to help manage food allergies and reduce serious allergic reactions from food exposure.