Find out what to expect when your child starts on HUMIRA.

HUMIRA is a prescription medicine used to reduce signs and symptoms, and to achieve and maintain clinical remission in children 6 years of age and older with moderate to severe Crohn’s disease when certain other treatments have not worked well enough.

HUMIRA at home

If the doctor decides that you are able to give your child injections at home, you should receive training by a health care professional on the right way to prepare and inject HUMIRA. Do not try to inject HUMIRA until you have been shown the right way to give the injections.

Your child’s first injection must be given under the supervision of a health care professional. 
Remember to keep your HUMIRA refrigerated in its original container until ready for use.

With HUMIRA, making an appointment and traveling to the doctor’s office might not be necessary for every dose. Pens and prefilled syringes of HUMIRA offer you the option to administer your child’s medicine in the comfort of your home. Keeping that in mind, we have the information that you may need to become more familiar with giving your child his or her injection. Your child’s doctor will follow up with you on a regular basis.

Support with injections

We are proud to offer you one-to-one, personalized support from a registered nurse–your own HUMIRA Ambassador. They can assist you in navigating through the insurance process and educate you about our co-pay savings program and other financial assistance that may be available. In addition, a HUMIRA Ambassador can arrange for in-home injection training from a local registered nurse, as well as other tools and services offered by HUMIRA. Call 1.800.4HUMIRA (1.800.448.6472) today to enroll in the Ambassador Program (select the option to speak with a nurse).

Learn More About Our HUMIRA Ambassador Program

Do not try to inject HUMIRA yourself until you have been shown the right way to give the injections. 
Your child’s first injection must be given under the supervision of a health care professional.

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. Call your child's doctor if you have any questions about the right way to inject HUMIRA.

Common side effects of HUMIRA include Injection site reactions (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 child’s doctor if he or she is experiencing any side effect that bothers them or that does not go away.

Other injection support

We know that at first, injecting your child might be challenging. With that in mind, we put together step-by-step instructional videos to assist you in learning how to properly inject HUMIRA.

We understand that injecting your child may be a new and unfamiliar experience, but it's a necessary part in keeping up with your child's treatment. Here are some Tips for Creating a Positive Injection Environment you may try that may help the transition into your child's injection routine.

HUMIRA dosing

Important: There are a variety of HUMIRA packages and presentations. Learn about HUMIRA without citrate buffers for pediatric patients.

You must pay attention to your child’s starting dose—it is different than 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. Your child’s first injection must be given under the supervision of a health care professional. Remember to keep HUMIRA refrigerated in its original container until ready for use.

If your child weighs from 37 to 87 lbs

If your child weighs 88 lbs or more

^* 80 mg dose is given as 2 injections in one day.
^† If your child weighs 88 lbs or more, the first dose (160 mg) can be administered as 4 injections in one day or as 2 injections per day for 2 consecutive days.
^‡ HUMIRA is also available in 40 mg prefilled Pens.

HUMIRA has not been studied in pediatric patients with Crohn’s disease less than 6 years old.

HUMIRA is a treatment, not a cure.

Some parents may think they can stop their child’s treatment if their child feels better and is experiencing fewer symptoms. However, only your child’s doctor can tell you if and when you should stop giving your child HUMIRA.

If your child experiences any adverse reactions or discomfort when taking HUMIRA, discuss them with the doctor right away.

The HUMIRA Ambassador Program is here to provide education and support for you and your child. 
Call 1.800.4HUMIRA (1.800.448.6472) to sign up for the HUMIRA Ambassador Program today (select the option to speak with a nurse).