18+ years
INITIAL LOADING DOSE
600 mg
(2 x 300 mg)
FOLLOWED BY
300 mg Q2W
(1 x 300 mg)
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No reconstitution needed
Available in a 300 mg pre-filled pen or 300 mg
pre-filled syringe for subcutaneous injection
At-home or in-office administration options1
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
- 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—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
See the Instructions for Use for more detailed instructions on the preparation and administration of DUPIXENT
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Pre-filled Pen
Instructions for Use - 300 mg
Pre-filled Syringe
Instructions for Use - 300 mg
Additional dosage information
Before injection, instruct patients and/or caregivers to remove the DUPIXENT pre-filled pen or syringe from the refrigerator and allow DUPIXENT to reach room temperature without removing the needle cap.
- 45 minutes for the 300 mg/2 mL pre‑filled pen or syringe
Patients and/or caregivers should inspect DUPIXENT for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration.
Do not use if the liquid contains visible particulate matter or is discolored or cloudy (other than clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to pale yellow).
Patients and/or caregivers should discard any unused product remaining in the pre-filled pen or syringe in accordance with local requirements.
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DUPIXENT is a clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to pale yellow solution available as:
- Injection: 300 mg/2 mL in a single-dose, pre-filled pen with hidden needle or syringe with needle shield
DUPIXENT is available in cartons containing 2 pre-filled pens or syringes with needle shields. Each 300 mg pre-filled syringe or pre-filled pen delivers 300 mg/2 mL.
- DUPIXENT is sterile and preservative-free. Patients and/or caregivers should discard any unused portion
- Patients and/or caregivers should store DUPIXENT by refrigerating between 36 °F to 46 °F (2 °C to 8 °C) in the original carton to protect from light
- If necessary, DUPIXENT may be kept at room temperature up to 77 °F (25 °C) for a maximum of 14 days. DUPIXENT should not be stored above 77 °F (25 °C). After removal from the refrigerator, DUPIXENT must be used within 14 days or discarded
- Do not expose DUPIXENT to heat or direct sunlight
- Do NOT freeze. Do NOT shake
- Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements
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