Plaque Psoriasis,Adults -
STELARA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients (18 years or older) with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.,Paediatric population, 6 years and older -
STELARA is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in children and adolescent patients from 6 years of age who are inadequately controlled by, or are intolerant to, other systemic therapies or phototherapies.,Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA),STELARA, alone or in combination with methotrexate, is indicated for the treatment of signs and symptoms of active psoriatic arthritis in adult patients (18 years and older) where response to previous non-biological DMARD therapy has been inadequate.,Crohns Disease,STELARA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohns disease who have had an inadequate response, lost response, or were intolerant to either conventional therapy or a TNF alpha antagonist or have medical contraindications to such therapies.,Ulcerative Colitis,STELARA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Subcutaneous.
This medicine is injected, usually with a short needle or pen-like device, into the fat just beneath the skin.
Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
Do not Freeze
Protect from Light
Refrigerate
Do not Shake
Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Glass vial stoppered with a coated stopper. Colourless to light yellow solution.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on April 1, 2023. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Plaque Psoriasis,Adults -
STELARA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients (18 years or older) with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.,Paediatric population, 6 years and older -
STELARA is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in children and adolescent patients from 6 years of age who are inadequately controlled by, or are intolerant to, other systemic therapies or phototherapies.,Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA),STELARA, alone or in combination with methotrexate, is indicated for the treatment of signs and symptoms of active psoriatic arthritis in adult patients (18 years and older) where response to previous non-biological DMARD therapy has been inadequate.,Crohns Disease,STELARA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohns disease who have had an inadequate response, lost response, or were intolerant to either conventional therapy or a TNF alpha antagonist or have medical contraindications to such therapies.,Ulcerative Colitis,STELARA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Subcutaneous.
This medicine is injected, usually with a short needle or pen-like device, into the fat just beneath the skin.
Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
Refrigerate
Do not Freeze
Protect from Light
Do not Shake
Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Pre-filled syringe with a rubber plunger stopper. Colourless to light yellow solution.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Plaque Psoriasis,Adults -
STELARA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients (18 years or older) with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.,Paediatric population, 6 years and older -
STELARA is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in children and adolescent patients from 6 years of age who are inadequately controlled by, or are intolerant to, other systemic therapies or phototherapies.,Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA),STELARA, alone or in combination with methotrexate, is indicated for the treatment of signs and symptoms of active psoriatic arthritis in adult patients (18 years and older) where response to previous non-biological DMARD therapy has been inadequate.,Crohns Disease,STELARA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohns disease who have had an inadequate response, lost response, or were intolerant to either conventional therapy or a TNF alpha antagonist or have medical contraindications to such therapies.,Ulcerative Colitis,STELARA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Subcutaneous.
This medicine is injected, usually with a short needle or pen-like device, into the fat just beneath the skin.
Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
Refrigerate
Protect from Light
Do not Freeze
Do not Shake
Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Pre-filled syringe with a rubber plunger stopper. Colourless to light yellow solution.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
Crohns Disease,STELARA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohns disease who have had an inadequate response, lost response, or were intolerant to either conventional therapy or a TNF alpha antagonist or have medical contraindications to such therapies.,Ulcerative Colitis,STELARA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous Infusion.
Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
Do not Freeze
Protect from Light
Refrigerate
Do not Shake
Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
The solution is clear, colourless to light yellow with a pH of approximately 6.0
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on April 1, 2023. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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