What it is used for

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. open tool tip to find out more

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient ustekinumab

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.

What it is used for

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. open tool tip to find out more

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient ustekinumab

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.

What it is used for

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. open tool tip to find out more

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.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient ustekinumab

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.