What Cimzia contains
- The active substance is certolizumab pegol. Each pre-filled syringe contains 200 mg of certolizumab pegol in one ml.
- The other ingredients are: sodium acetate, sodium chloride and water for injections.
What Cimzia looks like and contents of the pack
One Cimzia pack contains:
- two pre-filled syringes of solution, and
- two alcohol wipes (for cleansing the areas chosen for injection).
None of the components of the syringe contain latex.
Packs of 2 syringes and 2 alcohol wipes, and a multipack containing 6 (3 packs of 2) syringes and 6 (3 packs of 2) alcohol wipes are available.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
UCB Pharma SA
Allée de la Recherche 60
B-1070 Bruxelles
Belgium
For any information about this medicine, please contact the local representative of the Marketing Authorisation Holder:
BelgiëBelgiqueBelgien UCB Pharma SANV TelTél 32 02 559 92 00 LuxembourgLuxemburg UCB Pharma SANV TélTel 32 02 559 92 00
Te. 359 0 2 962 30 49 Magyarország UCB Magyarország Kft. Tel. 36-1 391 0060
eská republika UCB s.r.o. Tel 420 221 773 411 Malta Pharmasud Ltd. Tel 356 21 37 64 36
Danmark UCB Nordic AS Tlf 45 32 46 24 00 Nederland UCB Pharma B.V. Tel. 31 076-573 11 40
Deutschland UCB Pharma GmbH Tel 49 0 2173 48 4848 Norge UCB Nordic AS Tlf 45 32 46 24 00
Eesti UCB Pharma Oy Finland Tel 358 10 234 6800 Österreich UCB Pharma GmbH Tel 43 1 291 80 00
UCB .. 30 2109974000 Polska UCB Pharma Sp. z o.o. Tel. 48 22 696 99 20
España UCB Pharma, S.A. Tel 34 91 570 34 44 Portugal UCB Pharma Produtos Farmacêuticos, Lda Tel 351 21 302 5300
France UCB Pharma S.A. Tél 33 01 47 29 44 35 România UCB Pharma Romania S.R.L. Tel 40 21 300 29 04
Ireland UCB Pharma Ireland Ltd. Tel 353 01-46 37 395 Slovenija Medis, d.o.o. Tel 386 1 589 69 00
Ísland Vistor hf. Tel 354 535 7000 Slovenská republika UCB s.r.o., organizaná zloka Tel 421 0 2 5920 2020
Italia UCB Pharma S.p.A. Tel 39 02 300 791 SuomiFinland UCB Pharma Oy Finland PuhTel 358 10 234 6800
Lifepharma Z.A.M. Ltd 357 22 34 74 40 Sverige UCB Nordic AS Tel 46 0 40 29 49 00
Latvija UCB Pharma Oy Finland Tel 358 10 234 6800 United Kingdom UCB Pharma Ltd. Tel 44 01753 534 655
Lietuva
UCB Pharma Oy Finland
Tel: + 358 10 234 6800
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING AND GIVING AN INJECTION OF CIMZIA
After proper training, the injection can be self-administered or given by another person, for example a family member or friend. The following instructions explain how to inject Cimzia. Please read the instructions carefully and follow them step by step. You will be instructed by your doctor or healthcare giver on the technique of self-injection. Do not attempt to self-inject until you are sure that you understand how to prepare and give the injection.
This injection should not be mixed in the same syringe with any other medicine.
1. Setting up
- Wash your hands thoroughly.
- Remove the following items from the Cimzia carton and set them up on a clean surface:
One pre-filled syringe One alcohol wipe Look at the expiry date on the syringe and pack. Do not use Cimzia after the expiry date which is stated on the pack and syringe after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month shown. Allow the pre-filled syringe to reach room temperature. This will take up to 30 minutes. Do not try to warm up the syringe.
2. Choosing and preparing an injection site
- Choose a site on your thigh or tummy.
- Each new injection should be given on a separate site from the last injection site. - Do not inject in an area where the skin is reddened, bruised, or hard. - Wipe the injection site with the enclosed alcohol wipe, using a circular motion moving from the inside out. - Do not touch the area again before injecting.
3. Injection
- Do NOT shake the syringe.
- Remove the cap from the needle, being careful not to touch the needle or let the needle touch any surface.
- Hold the syringe with needle facing up.
- Tap the syringe to push any air bubbles to the top.
- Press the plunger slowly until you expel any air. Stop when a small drop appears at the tip of the needle.
- Gently grasp the cleaned area of skin with one hand and hold firmly.
With the other hand, hold syringe at a 45-degree angle to skin. With one quick, short motion, push the needle all the way into the skin. Push plunger to inject solution. It can take up to 10 seconds to empty the syringe. When the syringe is empty, carefully remove the needle from the skin at the same angle at which it was inserted. Release the skin with the first hand. Use a piece of gauze, apply pressure over the injection site for a few seconds. Do not rub the injection site. You may cover the injection site with a small adhesive bandage, if necessary.
4. Throwing away supplies
- You must NOT re-use the syringe or re-cap the needle.
- After injection, immediately throw away the used syringe in a special container as instructed by your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
- Keep the container out of the reach and sight of children.