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Dosage & Administration

Psoriasis Adult Subcutaneous Recommended Dosage ( 2.1) :

Weight Range (kilograms)Dose
less than or equal to 100 kg45 mg administered subcutaneously initially and 4 weeks later, followed by 45 mg administered subcutaneously every 12 weeks
greater than 100 kg90 mg administered subcutaneously initially and 4 weeks later, followed by 90 mg administered subcutaneously every 12 weeks

Psoriasis Pediatric Patients (6 to 17 years old) Subcutaneous Recommended Dosage ( 2.1) :

Weight-based dosing is recommended at the initial dose, 4 weeks later, then every 12 weeks thereafter.

Weight Range (kilograms)Dose
less than 60 kg0.75 mg/kg
60 kg to 100 kg45 mg
greater than 100 kg90 mg

Psoriatic Arthritis Adult Subcutaneous Recommended Dosage ( 2.2):

Psoriatic Arthritis Pediatric (6 to 17 years old) Subcutaneous Recommended Dosage ( 2.2): Weight-based dosing is recommended at the initial dose, 4 weeks later, then every 12 weeks thereafter.

Weight Range (kilograms)Dose
less than 60 kg0.75 mg/kg
60 kg or more45 mg
greater than 100 kg with co-existent moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis90 mg

Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Initial Adult Intravenous Recommended Dosage ( 2.3) :

A single intravenous infusion using weight-based dosing:

Weight Range (kilograms)Recommended Dosage
up to 55 kg260 mg (2 vials)
greater than 55 kg to 85 kg390 mg (3 vials)
greater than 85 kg520 mg (4 vials)

Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Maintenance Adult Subcutaneous Recommended Dosage ( 2.3) :

A subcutaneous 90 mg dose 8 weeks after the initial intravenous dose, then every 8 weeks thereafter.

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