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STELARA®

(ustekinumab)

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Can I Take STELARA if I am Breastfeeding, Planning to Breastfeed, Pregnant, or Planning to Become Pregnant?

Last Updated: 03/18/2025

summary

  • Here is a passage from the STELARA MEDICATION GUIDE, which may be helpful to address your question:

Before you receive STELARA, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.1
    • STELARA can pass into your breast milk.
    • Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you receive STELARA.
  • Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.1
    • It is not known if STELARA can harm your unborn baby.
    • You and your doctor should decide if you will receive STELARA.
  • Received STELARA while you were pregnant.1
    • It is important that you tell your baby’s healthcare provider before any vaccinations are given to your baby.

additional information

This information is provided ONLY in response to your request and is not intended as medical advice, to promote the use of our product, or suggest using it in any manner other than as described in the PRESCRIBING INFORMATION. All decisions regarding your medical treatment should be made with your healthcare professional(s). Please contact your healthcare professional(s) to discuss the information in this response.

Please refer to the attached full PRESCRIBING INFORMATION and the MEDICATION GUIDE for STELARA.1

 

References

1 STELARA (ustekinumab) [Prescribing Information]. Horsham, PA: Janssen Biotech, Inc;https://www.janssenlabels.com/package-insert/product-monograph/prescribing-information/STELARA-pi.pdf