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Dosage and administration

Train patients and/or caregivers on proper administration prior to use.

18+ years1

One dosage regimen in adults
INITIAL LOADING DOSE

600 mg

(2 x 300 mg)

FOLLOWED BY

300 mg Q2W

(1 x 300 mg)

6-17 years1,a

Weight-tiered

15 to <30 kg

INITIAL LOADING DOSE

600 mg

(2 x 300 mg)

FOLLOWED BY

300 mg
Q4W

(1 x 300 mg)

30 to <60 kg

INITIAL LOADING DOSE

400 mg

(2 x 200 mg)

FOLLOWED BY

200 mg
Q2W

(1 x 200 mg)

≥60 kg

INITIAL LOADING DOSE

600 mg

(2 x 300 mg)

FOLLOWED BY

300 mg
Q2W

(1 x 300 mg)

2-5 years1,a

Weight-tiered

5 to <15 kg

NO INITIAL LOADING
DOSE RECOMMENDED

INITIAL AND
SUBSEQUENT DOSAGE

200 mg
Q4W

(1 x 200 mg)

15 to <30 kg

NO INITIAL LOADING
DOSE RECOMMENDED

INITIAL AND
SUBSEQUENT DOSAGE

300 mg
Q4W

(1 x 300 mg)

a5 kg is equal to 11 lb; 15 kg is equal to 33 lb; 30 kg is equal to 66 lb; 60 kg is equal to 132 lb.

Dupixent® (dupilumab) Pre-filled Pen and Syringe (200 mg or 300 mg) for Ages 2+ Years
Available in a 200 mg and 300 mg pre-filled pen or pre-filled syringe for subcutaneous injection1

At-home or in-office administration options1,2

Consider before injecting

  • DUPIXENT is an injectable medicine that is administered by subcutaneous injection and is intended for use under the guidance of a healthcare provider1
  • A patient may self-inject DUPIXENT—or a caregiver may administer DUPIXENT—after training has been provided by a healthcare provider on proper subcutaneous injection technique using the pre-filled syringe or pre-filled pen1
    • In children 2 years to less than 12 years of age, DUPIXENT should be given by a caregiver
    • In children 12 years of age and older, it is recommended that DUPIXENT be administered by or under the supervision of an adult
  • It is important to provide proper training to patients and/or caregivers on the preparation and administration of DUPIXENT prior to use1
  • After administration, advise patients to follow sharps disposal recommendations1
  • Patients and/or caregivers should read all the Instructions for Use—either 200 mg or 300 mg pre-filled pen or pre-filled syringe—prior to injecting1
  • Consider completing all age-appropriate vaccinations as recommended by current immunization guidelines prior to initiating treatment with DUPIXENT1

Important administration instructions1

Preparation and administration of DUPIXENT
  • Patients and/or caregivers should read the Instructions for Use prior to injecting
  • Instruct patients and/or caregivers to administer the subcutaneous injection into the thigh or abdomen, except for the 2 inches (5 cm) around the navel
  • The upper arm can also be used if a caregiver administers the injection
  • It is important to rotate the injection site with each injection. DO NOT inject DUPIXENT into skin that is tender, damaged, bruised, or scarred
  • For the initial dose, patients and/or caregivers should administer each DUPIXENT injection at a different injection site
  • In children 2 years to less than 12 years of age, DUPIXENT should be given by a caregiver. In children 12 years of age and older, it is recommended that DUPIXENT be administered by or under the supervision of an adult

See the Instructions for Use for more detailed instructions on the preparation and administration of DUPIXENT.

For supplemental injection training, visit our
Patient Video Injection Support Page


Additional dosage information

Q2W, once every 2 weeks; Q4W, once every 4 weeks.