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

How should I use STELARA?

• Use STELARA exactly as your doctor tells you to.¹
• The needle cover on the STELARA prefilled syringe contains latex. Do not handle the needle cover if you are sensitive to latex.¹
• Adults with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis will receive the first dose of STELARA through a vein in the arm (intravenous infusion) in a healthcare facility by a healthcare provider. It takes at least 1 hour to receive the full dose of medicine. You will then receive STELARA as an injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection) 8 weeks after the first dose of STELARA, as described below.¹
• Injecting STELARA under your skin.¹
  • STELARA is intended for use under the guidance and supervision of your doctor. If your doctor decides that you or a caregiver may give your injections of STELARA at home, you should receive training on the right way to prepare and inject STELARA. Your doctor will determine the right dose of STELARA for you, the amount for each injection, and how often you should receive it. Do not try to inject STELARA yourself until you or your caregiver have been shown how to inject STELARA by your doctor or nurse.
  • Inject STELARA under the skin (subcutaneous injection) in your upper arms, buttocks, upper legs (thighs) or stomach area (abdomen).
  • Do not give an injection in an area of the skin that is tender, bruised, red or hard.
  • Use a different injection site each time you use STELARA.
  • If you inject more STELARA than prescribed, call your doctor right away.
  • Be sure to keep all of your scheduled follow-up appointments.
• Read the detailed Instructions for Use at the end of the Medication Guide for instructions about how to prepare and inject a dose of STELARA, and how to properly throw away (dispose of) used needles and syringes. The syringe, needle, and vial must never be re-used. After the rubber stopper is punctured, STELARA can become contaminated by harmful bacteria which could cause an infection if re-used. Therefore, throw away any unused portion of STELARA.¹

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