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Tremfya 200 mg PushPen solution for injection in pre filled pen
Tremfya 200 mg PushPen solution for injection in pre-filled pen
guselkumab
1. What Tremfya is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you use Tremfya
3. How to use Tremfya
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Tremfya
6. Contents of the pack and other information
Tremfya contains the active substance guselkumab which is a type of protein called a monoclonal antibody.
This medicine works by blocking the activity of a protein called IL-23, which is present at increased levels in people with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Tremfya is used to treat adults with moderate to severe Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory disease of the bowel. If you have Crohn’s disease you will first be given other medicines. If you do not respond well enough or cannot tolerate these medicines, you may be given Tremfya.
Using Tremfya in Crohn’s disease can benefit you by reducing the signs and symptoms of the disease such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and the inflammation of your intestinal lining. These effects can improve your ability to do normal daily activities and reduce fatigue.
Tremfya is used to treat adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory disease of the bowel. If you have ulcerative colitis you will first be given other medicines. If you do not respond well enough or cannot tolerate these medicines, you may be given Tremfya.
Using Tremfya in ulcerative colitis can benefit you by reducing the signs and symptoms of the disease including bloody stools, the need to rush to and the number of times you go to the toilet, abdominal pain and the inflammation of your intestinal lining. These effects can improve your ability to do normal daily activities and reduce fatigue.
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using Tremfya:
If you are not sure if any of the above applies to you, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using Tremfya.
As directed by your doctor, you may need blood tests to check if you have high levels of liver enzymes before you start taking Tremfya and when using it. Increases in liver enzymes may occur more frequently in patients receiving Tremfya every 4 weeks than in patients receiving Tremfya every 8 weeks (see “How to use Tremfya” in section 3).
Tremfya can potentially cause serious side effects, including allergic reactions and infections. You must look out for signs of these conditions while you are taking Tremfya.
Signs or symptoms of infections may include fever or flu like symptoms; muscle aches; cough; shortness of breath; burning when you urinate or urinating more often than usual; blood in your phlegm (mucus); weight loss; diarrhoea or stomach pain; warm, red, or painful skin or sores on your body which are different from your psoriasis.
Serious allergic reactions have occurred with Tremfya. Symptoms may include, swollen face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing or breathing, lightheadedness or dizziness, or hives (see “Serious side effects” in section 4).
Stop using Tremfya and tell your doctor or seek medical help immediately if you notice any signs indicating a possible serious allergic reaction or an infection.
Tremfya is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age because it has not been studied in this age group.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist:
Tremfya is unlikely to influence your ability to drive and use machines.
This medicine contains 1 mg of polysorbate 80 in each dosage unit which is equivalent to 0.5 mg/mL. Polysorbates may cause allergic reactions. Tell your doctor if you have any known allergies.
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Your doctor will decide for how long you need to use Tremfya.
Crohn’s disease
Treatment start can be given either by intravenous infusion or administered subcutaneously:
Maintenance therapy:
A maintenance dose of Tremfya will be given by injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection) either with 100 mg or 200 mg. Your doctor will decide which maintenance dose you will receive:
Ulcerative Colitis
Treatment start:
Maintenance therapy:
A maintenance dose of Tremfya will be given by injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection) either with 100 mg or 200 mg. Your doctor will decide which maintenance dose you will receive:
You may decide together with your doctor to give Tremfya yourself in which case you will get the appropriate training on how to inject Tremfya. Talk to your doctor or nurse if you have any questions about giving yourself an injection. It is important not to try to inject yourself until you have been trained by your doctor or nurse.
For detailed instructions on how to use Tremfya, carefully read the ‘Instructions for use’ leaflet before use, which is included in the carton.
If you have received more Tremfya than you should or the dose has been given sooner than prescribed, inform your doctor.
If you have forgotten to inject a dose of Tremfya, inform your doctor.
You should not stop using Tremfya without speaking to your doctor first. If you stop treatment, your symptoms may come back.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Tell your doctor or seek medical help immediately if you get any of the following side effects:
Possible serious allergic reaction (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) - the signs or symptoms may include:
The following side effects are all mild to moderate. If any of these side effects becomes severe, tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse immediately.
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the pre-filled pen label and on the outer carton after “EXP”. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Keep the pre-filled pen in the outer carton in order to protect from light.
Store in a refrigerator (2°C–8°C). Do not freeze.
Do not shake.
Do not use this medicine if you notice that the medicine is cloudy or discoloured, or contains large particles. Before use, remove the carton from the refrigerator and keep the pre-filled pen inside the carton and allow to reach room temperature by waiting for 30 minutes.
This medicine is for single use only. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
Tremfya is a clear, colourless to light yellow solution for injection (injection). It is available in packs containing one pre-filled pen and in multipacks comprising 2 cartons, each containing 1 pre-filled pen. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
This leaflet was last revised in 01/2025
Tremfya 200 mg PushPen
solution for injection in pre-filled pen
Tremfya comes in a single-use pre-filled pen containing one 200 mg dose.
Your doctor will tell you if you will need to use 1 or 2 pre-filled pens.
If your doctor decides that you or a caregiver may be able to give your injections of Tremfya at home, you should receive training on the right way to prepare and inject Tremfya using the pre-filled pen.
Please read these Instructions for Use before using the Tremfya pre-filled pen and each time you get a new pre-filled pen. There may be new information. This instruction guide does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or your treatment. Please also read the Package Leaflet carefully before starting your injection and discuss any questions you may have with your doctor or nurse.
Each Tremfya pre-filled pen can only be used one time. Throw the used pre-filled pen away (see Step 4) after one dose, even if there is still medicine left in it. Do not reuse your pre-filled pen.
Store in refrigerator at 2° to 8°C.
Do not freeze.
Do not shake your pre-filled pen.
Keep your pre-filled pen in the original carton to protect from light and physical damage.
Keep Tremfya and all medicines out of reach of children.
Call your doctor to talk about any questions you may have. For additional assistance or to share your feedback refer to the Package Leaflet for your local representative contact information.
You will need:
Not provided in the carton:
Check your prescribed dose to see if you will need to use 1 or 2 pre-filled pens and inspect carton(s)
Remove the carton(s) with the pre-filled pen from the refrigerator.
Check the expiry (‘EXP’) date on the carton.
Do not use the pre-filled pen if the expiry date has passed or if the seal on the carton is broken.
Call your doctor or pharmacist for a new pre-filled pen.
Allow Tremfya to come to room temperature
Let the carton(s) sit on a flat surface at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes before use.
Do not warm the pre-filled pen(s) any other way.
Inspect liquid in window to see that it is clear to slightly yellow
Take the pre-filled pen out of the carton.
Check the liquid in the viewing window. It should be clear to slightly yellow and may contain tiny white or clear particles. You may also see air bubbles.
This is normal.
Do not inject if the liquid is:
If you are uncertain, call your doctor or pharmacist for a new pre-filled pen.
Choose injection site
Select from the following areas for your injection:
If you need to give 2 injections to complete your dose, choose different areas or leave at least 5-centimetres between injection sites.
Do not inject into skin that is tender, bruised, red, scaly, thick or hard. Avoid areas with scars or stretch marks.
Wash hands and clean injection site
Wash your hands well with soap and warm water.
Wipe your chosen injection site with an alcohol swab and allow it to dry.
Do not touch, fan, or blow on the injection site after you have cleaned it.
Remove cap when you are ready to inject
Do Not Touch Yellow Needle Guard!
This may start the injection and you will not receive the dose.
Pull the cap straight off. It is normal to see a few drops of liquid.
Inject Tremfya within 5 minutes of removing cap.
Do not put the cap back on as this may damage the needle.
Do not use the pre-filled pen if it is dropped after removing the cap.
Call your doctor or pharmacist for a new pre-filled pen.
Position pre-filled pen straight onto the injection site then push and hold pre-filled pen
Do Not Lift The Pre-Filled Pen During Injection!
If you do, the yellow needle guard will lock and the full dose will not be delivered.
Position the pre-filled pen straight onto the injection site with the yellow needle guard against the skin and the viewing window facing you.
Press down on the pre-filled pen and keep holding it down against the skin.
You will hear the first click.
Keep holding the pre-filled pen firmly against the skin for about 10 seconds to hear a second click
You are almost done.
Keep holding firmly against the skin and confirm the injection is complete
The injection is complete when the plunger rod stops moving and fills the viewing window.
Lift straight up
If your prescribed dose requires two injections, repeat Steps 2 to 4 with the second pre-filled pen.
Check injection site
There may be a small amount of blood or liquid at the injection site. Gently hold pressure over the injection site with a cotton ball or gauze pad until any bleeding stops.
Do not rub the injection site. If needed, cover the injection site with a bandage.
Your injection is now complete!
Throw away the used pre-filled pen and cap
Put your used pre-filled pen and cap in a sharps disposal container right away after use.
Make sure you dispose of the bin as instructed by your doctor or nurse when the container is full.
Do not throw away (dispose of) your pre-filled pen in your household waste.
Do not recycle your used sharps disposal container.