45 mg solution <\/p>\n\n\n\n
for injection What Stelara is<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Stelara contains the active substance ustekinumab, which is a so-called monoclonal\u00a0antibody.\u00a0Monoclonal\u00a0antibodies\u00a0are\u00a0proteins\u00a0that recognize and bind specifically to particular\u00a0proteins\u00a0in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stelara belongs to a group of medicines called ‘immunosuppressants’. These drugs work by inhibiting part of the immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What Stelara is used for<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Stelara is used to treat the following inflammatory diseases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plaque psoriasis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Plaque psoriasis is a skin disease that causes inflammation that affects the skin and nails. Stelara will reduce inflammation and other signs of the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stelara is used in adult patients with moderate or severe plaque psoriasis who cannot use ciclosporin, methotrexate, or light therapy, or when these treatments have not worked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stelara is used in children and adolescents 6 years of age and older with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who cannot tolerate light therapy or other systemic treatments or if these treatments have not worked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Psoriatic arthritis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Psoriatic arthritis is an\u00a0inflammatory\u00a0joint disease, which usually affects people with\u00a0psoriasis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have active psoriatic arthritis, you will first be given other medicines. If you do not respond well enough to these medicines, you may be given Stelara to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Crohn’s disease<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Crohn’s disease\u00a0is an\u00a0inflammatory\u00a0bowel disease.\u00a0If you have\u00a0Crohn’s disease, you will first be given other medicines.\u00a0If you do not respond well enough or cannot tolerate these medicines, you may be given Stelara to reduce the symptoms of your disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ulcerative colitis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ulcerative colitis\u00a0is an\u00a0inflammatory\u00a0bowel disease.\u00a0If you have\u00a0ulcerative colitis, you will first receive other medicines.\u00a0If you do not get enough of these medicines or cannot tolerate them, you may be given Stelara to reduce the signs and symptoms of your disease. If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using Stelara.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Stelara.\u00a0The doctor will check how well you are doing before each treatment.\u00a0Tell the doctor if you have any other diseases before each treatment.\u00a0Also tell the doctor if you have recently been in contact with someone who may have had\u00a0tuberculosis.\u00a0The doctor will examine you and do a tuberculosis test before you are treated with Stelara.\u00a0If the doctor considers you to be at risk for\u00a0tuberculosis, you will possibly be treated with anti-tuberculosis\u00a0drugs\u00a0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Watch out for serious side effects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Stelara can cause serious\u00a0side effects, including allergic reactions and\u00a0infection.\u00a0You need to be aware of certain signs of illness while taking Stelara.\u00a0See \u201cSerious side effects\u201d in section 4 for a full list of these\u00a0side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before using Stelara, tell the doctor:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using Stelara.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Stelara is not recommended for children with\u00a0psoriasis\u00a0under 6 years of age or for use in children under 18 years of age with psoriatic arthritis,\u00a0Crohn’s disease,\u00a0or\u00a0ulcerative colitis\u00a0as there are no studies conducted in this age group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor or pharmacist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stelara has no or negligible effect on the ability to drive and use machines.<\/a> Stelara is intended to be used under the guidance and supervision of a physician experienced in treating the conditions for which Stelara is intended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Always use this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Consult a doctor if you are unsure. Talk to the doctor about when you should take the injections and when you should come for a follow-up visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How much Stelara is given<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The doctor will decide how much Stelara you need to use and for how long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adults 18 years and older<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Crohn’s <\/strong>disease or ulcerative colitis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Children and young people 6 years and older<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Psoriasis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n How Stelara is given<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ask your doctor if you have any questions about how to inject.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have used or someone else has given you too much Stelara, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately. Always take the outer carton of the medicine with you, even if it is empty.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you forget to take a\u00a0dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a missed\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is not dangerous to stop using Stelara. However, your symptoms may return if you stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ustekinumab<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Stelara is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat you need to know before you use Stelara<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do not use Stelara:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Other medicines, vaccines, and Stelara<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you have used too much Stelara<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you forget to use Stelara<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you stop using Stelara<\/h2>\n\n\n\n