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Presentation: Beyfortus 50 mg and 100 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe containing 50 mg of nirsevimab in 0.5 mL (100 mg/mL) and 100 mg of nirsevimab in 1 mL (100 mg/mL) respectively.

Nirsevimab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1K) monoclonal antibody produced in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells by recombinant DNA technology. This medicine contains 0.1 mg of polysorbate 80 (E433) in each 50 mg (0.5 mL) dose and 0.2 mg in each 100 mg (1 mL) dose. Indication: Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract disease in neonates and infants during their first RSV season, and children up to 24 months of age who remain vulnerable to severe RSV disease through their second RSV season. Beyfortus should be used in accordance with official recommendations. Dosage and administration*: For infants during their first RSV season, the recommended dose is a single dose of 50 mg for infants with body weight <5 kg or 100 mg for infants ≥5 kg, administered intramuscularly. Beyfortus should be administered from birth for infants born during the RSV season. For others born outside the season Beyfortus should be administered ideally prior to the RSV season. Dosing in infants with a body weight from 1.0 kg to <1.6 kg is based on extrapolation, no clinical data are available. Exposure in infants <1 kg is anticipated to yield higher exposures than in those weighing more. The benefits and risks of nirsevimab use in infants <1 kg should be carefully considered. There are limited data available in extremely preterm infants (Gestational Age [GA] <29 weeks) less than 8 weeks of age. No clinical data available in infants with a postmenstrual age (gestational age at birth plus chronological age) of less than 32 weeks. For children who remain vulnerable to severe RSV disease through their second RSV season, the recommended dose is a single dose of 200 mg given as two intramuscular injections (2 x 100 mg). Beyfortus should be administered ideally prior to the start of the second RSV season. For individuals undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass, an additional dose may be administered as soon as the individual is stable after surgery to ensure adequate nirsevimab serum levels. If within 90 days after receiving the first dose of Beyfortus, the additional dose during the first RSV season should be 50 mg or 100 mg according to body weight, or 200 mg during the second RSV season. If more than 90 days have elapsed since the first dose, the additional dose could be a single dose of 50 mg regardless of body weight during the first RSV season, or 100 mg during the second RSV season, to cover the remainder of the RSV season. Safety and efficacy in children 2-18 years not established. Beyfortus is for intramuscular injection only, preferably in the anterolateral aspect of the thigh. Gluteal muscle should not be used routinely due to risk of sciatic nerve damage. If two injections are required, different injection sites should be used. Contraindication: Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients. Warnings and precautions*: To improve traceability of biological medicinal products, record the name and batch number. Serious hypersensitivity reactions have been reported following Beyfortus administration. Anaphylaxis has been observed with human immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1) monoclonal antibodies. If signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis or other clinically significant hypersensitivity reaction occur, immediately discontinue administration and initiate appropriate medicinal products and/or supportive therapy. As with any other intramuscular injections, nirsevimab should be given with caution to individuals with thrombocytopenia or any coagulation disorder. In some immune compromised children with protein-losing conditions, a high clearance of nirsevimab has been observed in clinical trials, and nirsevimab may not provide the same level of protection in those individuals. This medicine contains 0.1 mg of polysorbate 80 in 50 mg (0.5 mL) dose and 0.2 mg in each 100 mg (1 mL) dose. Polysorbates may cause allergic reactions Interactions*: Nirsevimab can be given concomitantly with childhood vaccines. Nirsevimab should not be mixed with any vaccine in the same syringe or vial. When administered concomitantly with injectable vaccines, they should be given with separate syringes and at different injection sites. Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation: Not applicable. Undesirable effects: Uncommon: Rash, injection site reaction and pyrexia. Not known: Hypersensitivity.  

For a complete list of undesirable effects please refer to the Summary of Product Characteristics. Health care professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via their national reporting system. Marketing Authorisation Holder: Sanofi Winthrop Industrie, 82 avenue Raspail, 94250 Gentilly, France. Legal Classification of the medicinal product regarding medical prescription: Prescription Only Medicine.  

Abbreviated Prescribing Information based on the EU SmPC as of March 2026.

Before prescribing the product always refer to your full local prescribing information as this information may vary from country to country.

NORWAY: Pris 5x 50 mg: 38678.60 kr, 5x 100 mg: 38678.60 kr, reseptgruppe C. Lokal representant: Sanofi-aventis Norge AS Tlf: +47 67 10 71 00. Fullstendig preparatomtale er tilgjengelig på www.legemiddelsok.no.