Adalimumab (Systemic)

Proper Use of This Medicine

Dosing - Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. Some medicines given by injection may sometimes be given at home to patients who do not need to be in the hospital. If you are using this medicine at home, make sure you clearly understand and carefully follow your doctor's instructions. Do not change your dose unless your doctor has told you to.

The time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking adalimumab. Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more or less of it, and do not take it for a longer time than directed. To do so may increase the chance of unwanted effects.

• For injection dosage form:
  • For Rheumatoid arthritis:
    • Adults - 40 milligrams (mg) given under the skin by injection every other week alone or in combination with methotrexate, glucocorticoids, aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS), analgesics, or other disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS); or 40 mg given under the skin by injection every week for patients not taking methotrexate.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. Then, take your next dose when your next scheduled dose is due. This will put you back on schedule.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Do not freeze.
• Store in the refrigerator.
• Store in original carton until time of administration.
• Protect from light.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.