Taltz Caution For Usage

Incompatibilities: Not applicable.
Instructions for use: The instructions for using the pen/syringe, included with the package leaflet, must be followed carefully.
The pre-filled pen/pre-filled syringe is for single use only.
Taltz should not be used if particles appear or if the solution is cloudy and/or distinctly brown.
Taltz that has been frozen must not be used.
Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
Pre-filled syringe: 40 mg preparation of ixekizumab for children 25-50 kg body weight: Ixekizumab doses of 40 mg must be prepared and administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Use only the Taltz 80 mg/1 ml prefilled syringe when preparing the prescribed 40 mg paediatric doses.
1. Expel the entire contents of the prefilled syringe into a sterile, clear glass vial. DO NOT shake or swirl the vial.
2. Use a 0.5 mL or 1 mL disposable syringe and sterile needle to withdraw the prescribed dose (0.5 ml for 40 mg) from the vial.
3. Change the needle and use a 27-gauge, sterile needle to inject the patient. Discard any unused ixekizumab in the vial.
The prepared ixekizumab must be administered within 4 hours of puncturing the sterile vial at room temperature.