Keep STELARA and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about the safe and effective use of STELARA.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use STELARA for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give STELARA to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them.
You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about STELARA that was written for health professionals.
What are the ingredients in STELARA?
Active ingredient: ustekinumab
Inactive ingredients: Single-dose prefilled syringe for subcutaneous use contains L-histidine, L-histidine monohydrochloride monohydrate, polysorbate 80, and sucrose. Single-dose vial for subcutaneous use contains L-histidine, L-histidine hydrochloride monohydrate, polysorbate 80 and sucrose. Single-dose vial for intravenous infusion contains EDTA disodium salt dihydrate, L-histidine, L-histidine hydrochloride monohydrate, L-methionine, polysorbate 80, and sucrose.
Manufactured by: Janssen Biotech, Inc., Horsham, PA 19044, US License No. 1864
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
STELARA (stel ar' a)
(ustekinumab)
injection, for subcutaneous use
Instructions for injecting STELARA using a prefilled syringe.
Read this Instructions for Use before you start using STELARA. Your doctor or nurse should show you how to prepare and give your injection of STELARA the right way.
If you cannot give yourself the injection:
ask your doctor or nurse to help you, or
ask someone who has been trained by a doctor or nurse to give your injections.
Do not try to inject STELARA yourself until you have been shown how to inject STELARA by your doctor, nurse or health professional.
Important information:
Before you start, check the carton to make sure that it is the right dose. You will have either 45 mg or 90 mg as prescribed by your doctor.
If your dose is 45 mg, you will receive one 45 mg prefilled syringe.
If your dose is 90 mg, you will receive either one 90 mg prefilled syringe or two 45 mg prefilled syringes. If you receive two 45 mg prefilled syringes for a 90 mg dose, you will need to give yourself two injections, one right after the other.
Check the expiration date on the pre-filled syringe and carton. If the expiration date has passed, do not use it. If the expiration date has passed call your doctor or pharmacist, or call 1-800-JANSSEN (1-800-526-7736) for help.
Make sure the syringe is not damaged.
The needle cover on the prefilled syringe contains latex. Do not handle the needle cover on the STELARA prefilled syringe if you are sensitive to latex.
Check your prefilled syringe for any particles or discoloration. Your prefilled syringe should look clear and colorless to light yellow with few white particles.
Do not use if it is frozen, discolored, cloudy or has large particles. Get a new prefilled syringe.
Do not shake the prefilled syringe at any time. Shaking your prefilled syringe may damage your STELARA medicine. If your prefilled syringe has been shaken, do not use it. Get a new prefilled syringe.
To reduce the risk of accidental needle sticks, each prefilled syringe has a needle guard that is automatically activated to cover the needle after you have given your injection. Do not pull back on the plu |
