HUMIRA Pediatric Crohn’s Disease (CD) Dosing and Administration
You may be used to adjusting your routine around the administration of your child’s pediatric Crohn’s disease (CD) treatment. With HUMIRA, you have options.
Your child’s first dose of HUMIRA must be given under the supervision of a health care professional. After proper training, your child’s next dose can be administered at home. At-home administration lets you, or your child, administer treatment with HUMIRA in the comfort of your home.
Be sure to get trained by a health care professional on how to prepare and administer HUMIRA before doing it yourself.
Administering HUMIRA to your child for the first time
It’s natural to feel nervous the first time you administer HUMIRA to your child. Your HUMIRA Complete Nurse Ambassador will be there for you to help guide you every step of the way.*
Watch the video to learn more about administering treatment to your child.
Tips for creating a comfortable treatment environment
Here are some tips that may help both you and your child feel more at ease during treatment:
- Develop a routine by administering at the same time on the day your child is due for treatment
- Choose a quiet and calm place to administer treatment
- Explain where and when the administration process will take place and how long it will last
- Try to refocus your child’s attention on something enjoyable, such as a TV show, snack, or an upcoming event
- Help your child visualize a place or activity that makes him or her happy
- Project a positive and confident attitude
Need help? HUMIRA Complete connects you with your own Nurse Ambassador who is available throughout your child's treatment with HUMIRA.
HUMIRA dosing information for pediatric CD
Important: You must pay attention to your child’s starting dose—it is different from his or her maintenance dose and is a critical part of taking HUMIRA as prescribed. The doctor will take your child’s weight into consideration when deciding the appropriate dose.
Starting Doses
- Administered on Day 1 and Day 15
Maintenance Doses
- Can be administered at home every other week
Your child’s first dose of HUMIRA must be given under the supervision of a health care professional. Make sure you have been shown how to administer HUMIRA before you give the treatment to your child. Remember to keep your HUMIRA refrigerated in its original container until ready for use.
Getting started with HUMIRA dosing
Recommended dosing by weight for pediatric CD patients:*
If your child weighs 37 lbs to 87 lbs
If your child weighs 88 lbs or more
Your doctor will follow up with you on a regular basis. For more information, refer to the Patient Instructions for Use and the Medication Guide located inside your HUMIRA carton and within the Full Prescribing Information.
Your child should continue taking HUMIRA as directed by your doctor. Remember, HUMIRA is a treatment, not a cure. Your doctor can tell you if and when your child should stop taking HUMIRA. If your child experiences any adverse reactions or discomfort when taking HUMIRA, discuss them with their doctor right away.
Common side effects of HUMIRA include administration site reactions (pain, redness, rash, swelling, itching, or bruising), upper respiratory infections (sinus infections), headaches, rash, and nausea. These are not all of the possible side effects with HUMIRA. Tell your doctor if your child has any side effect that bothers them or that does not go away.
Read about the Important Safety Information for HUMIRA.
Dosing varies depending on your child’s body weight. Always follow the doctor’s instructions about when and how often your child should take HUMIRA. Refer to the Patient Instructions for Use for the HUMIRA Pen or the prefilled syringe and the Medication Guide for more information.
HUMIRA Citrate-free—less pain immediately following injection.*
*Compared to HUMIRA 40 mg/0.8 mL.
The same HUMIRA, redesigned with your child in mind:
- Thinner, 29-gauge needle
- Larger viewing window
- Contains less liquid inside, with the same amount of active ingredient (adalimumab)
- Bold, white numbers on caps
- Needle cover not made with natural rubber latex
HUMIRA Citrate-free is also available as a prefilled syringe.
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