Article Contents
- 1. What Taltz is and what it is used for
- 2. What you need to know before you use Taltz
- 3. How to use Taltz
- 4. Possible side effects
- 5. How to store Taltz
- 6. Contents of the pack and other information
- outside.
- inject.
- angle.
- Q. What if I see air bubbles in my syringe?
- A. It is normal to sometimes have air bubbles in the syringe. Taltz is injected under your skin
- Q. What if there is a drop of liquid on the tip of the needle when I remove the needle cap?
- A. It is okay to see a drop of liquid on the tip of the needle. This will not harm you or affect your dose.
- Q. What if I cannot push in the plunger?
- A. If the plunger is stuck or damaged:
- Q. How can I tell if my injection is complete?
- A. When your injection is complete:
- Q. What if I see air bubbles in the pre-filled pen?
- A. It is normal to have air bubbles in the
- Q. What if there is a drop of liquid on the tip of the needle when I remove the base cap?
- Q. What if I unlocked the
- A. Do not remove the base cap. Contact your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
- Q. Do I need to hold the injection button down until the injection is complete?
- A. This is not necessary, but it may help you keep the
- Q. What if the needle did not retract after my injection?
- A. Do not touch the needle or replace the base cap. Dispose of the
- Q. What if I heard more than 2 clicks during my
- A. Some patients may hear a soft click right before the second loud click. That is normal. Do not remove the
- A. After you press the green injection button, you will hear 2 loud clicks. The second click tells you that your injection is complete. You will also see the grey plunger at the top of the clear base.
Package leaflet: Information for the patient
Taltz 80 mg solution for injection in
This medicine is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. See the end of section 4 for how to report side effects.
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.
-Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
-If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
-This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
-If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
What is in this leaflet
1.What Taltz is and what it is used for
2.What you need to know before you use Taltz
3.How to use Taltz
4.Possible side effects
5.How to store Taltz
6.Contents of the pack and other information
1.What Taltz is and what it is used for
Taltz contains the active substance ixekizumab.
Ixekizumab belongs to a group of medicines called interleukin (IL) inhibitors. This medicine works by neutralising the activity of a protein called
Taltz is used to treat a skin condition called “plaque psoriasis” in adults with moderate to severe disease. Taltz reduces the signs and symptoms of the disease.
Using Taltz will benefit you by improvements of skin clearance and reducing your symptoms such as scaling, itching and pain.
2. What you need to know before you use Taltz
Do not use Taltz
-if you are allergic to ixekizumab or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). If you think you may be allergic, ask your doctor for advice before using Taltz.
-if you have an infection which your doctor thinks is important (for example, active tuberculosis).
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before using Taltz:
-if you currently have an infection or if you have
-if you have Crohn’s disease.
-if you have ulcerative colitis.
-if you are receiving any other treatment for psoriasis, such as immunosuppressant or phototherapy with ultraviolet light.
If you are not sure if any of the above applies to you, talk to your doctor or nurse before using Taltz.
Look out for infections and allergic reactions
Taltz can potentially cause serious side effects, including infections and allergic reactions. You must look out for signs of these conditions while you are using Taltz.
Stop using Taltz and tell your doctor or seek medical help immediately if you notice any signs of a serious infection or an allergic reaction. Such signs are listed under “Serious side effects” in section 4.
Children and adolescents
Taltz is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age because it has not been studied in this age group.
Other medicines and Taltz
Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse
-if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicine.
-if you have recently had or are due to have a vaccination. You should not be given certain types of vaccines while using Taltz.
Pregnancy and
If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine. It is preferable to avoid the use of Taltz in pregnancy. The effects of this medicine in pregnant women are not known. If you are a woman of childbearing potential, you are advised to avoid becoming pregnant and must use adequate contraception while using Taltz and for at least 10 weeks after the last Taltz dose.
If you are
Driving and using machines
Taltz is unlikely to influence your ability to drive and use machines.
Taltz contains sodium
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per 80 mg dose, i.e., essentially “sodium- free”.
3.How to use Taltz
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or nurse has told you. Check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you are not sure how to use this medicine.
Taltz is given by injection under your skin (subcutaneous injection). You and your doctor or nurse should decide if you should inject Taltz yourself.
It is important not to try to inject yourself until you have been trained by your doctor or nurse. A caregiver may also give you your Taltz injection after proper training.
Each syringe contains one dose of Taltz (80 mg). Each syringe delivers only one dose.The syringe must not be shaken.
Read the “Instructions for Use” for the syringe carefully before using Taltz.
How much Taltz is given and for how long
Your doctor will decide how much Taltz you need and for how long.
-The first dose is 160 mg (two 80 mg injections) by subcutaneous injection. This may be given by your doctor or nurse.
-After the first dose, you will use an 80 mg dose (one injection) at Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12. From Week 12, you will use an 80 mg dose (one injection) every 4 weeks.
Use a reminder method such as notes in a calendar or diary to help you remember your next dose so that you avoid missing or repeating doses.
Taltz is for
If you use more Taltz than you should
If you have received more Taltz than you should or the dose has been given sooner than prescribed, inform your doctor.
If you forget to use Taltz
If you have forgotten to inject a dose of Taltz, talk to your doctor.
If you stop using Taltz
You should not stop using Taltz without speaking to your doctor first. If you stop treatment, symptoms of psoriasis may come back.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
4.Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Serious side effects
Stop using Taltz and tell your doctor or seek medical help immediately if you get any of the following side effects. Your doctor will decide if and when you may restart the treatment:
Possible serious infection (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) - the signs may include:
-fever,
-feeling tired or short of breath, cough which will not go away
-warm, red and painful skin, or a painful skin rash with blisters
Serious allergic reaction (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data) - the signs may include:
-difficulty breathing or swallowing
-swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat
-severe itching of the skin, with a red rash or raised bumps
Other side effects that have been reported
Some side effects are very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
-upper respiratory tract infections with symptoms such as sore throat and stuffy nose (nasopharyngitis).
-injection site reactions (e.g. red skin, pain).

Some side effects are common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
-nausea (feeling sick).
-tinea (fungal) infections such as athlete’s foot.
-pain in the back of the throat.
Some side effects are uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
-oral thrush (oral candidiasis).
-influenza.
-runny nose.
-bacterial skin infection.
-hives.
-discharge from the eye with itching, redness and swelling (conjunctivitis).
-signs of low levels of white blood cells, such as fever, sore throat or mouth ulcers due to infections (neutropenia).
-low blood platelet count (thrombocytopenia).
Reporting of side effects
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 national reporting system listed in Appendix V. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5.How to store Taltz
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 syringe label and on the outer carton after “EXP”. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store in a refrigerator (2 °C – 8 °C). Do not freeze.
Store in the original packaging in order to protect from light.
Taltz can be left out of the fridge for up to 5 days at a temperature not above 30 ºC.
Do not use this medicine if you notice that the syringe is damaged, or the medicine is cloudy, distinctly brown, or has particles in it.
This medicine is for single use only.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Taltz contains
-The active substance is ixekizumab.
Each
-The other ingredients are sodium citrate; citric acid, anhydrous; sodium chloride; polysorbate 80; water for injections.
What Taltz looks like and contents of the pack
Taltz is a solution in a clear glass syringe. Its colour may vary from colourless to slightly yellow.
Pack sizes of 1, 2, 3
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Eli Lilly Nederland B.V., Papendorpseweg 83, 3528 BJ Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Manufacturer
Eli Lilly Italia S.p.A.,Via Gramsci 731/733, 50019, Sesto Fiorentino (FI), Italy.
For any information about this medicine, please contact the local representative of the Marketing Authorisation Holder:
Belgique/België/Belgien | Lietuva |
Eli Lilly Benelux S.A./N.V. | Eli Lilly Holdings Limited atstovybė |
Tél/Tel: + | Tel. +370 (5) 2649600 |
България | Luxembourg/Luxemburg |
ТП "Ели Лили Недерланд" Б.В. - България | Eli Lilly Benelux S.A./N.V. |
тел. + 359 2 491 41 40 | Tél/Tel: + |
Česká republika | Magyarország |
ELI LILLY ČR, s.r.o. | Lilly Hungária Kft. |
Tel: + 420 234 664 111 | Tel: + 36 1 328 5100 |
Danmark | Malta |
Eli Lilly Danmark A/S | Charles de Giorgio Ltd. |
Tlf: +45 45 26 60 00 | Tel: + 356 25600 500 |
Deutschland | Nederland |
Lilly Deutschland GmbH | Eli Lilly Nederland B.V. |
Tel. + | Tel: + |
Eesti | Norge |
Eli Lilly Holdings Limited Eesti filiaal | Eli Lilly Norge A.S. |
Tel: +372 6 817 280 | Tlf: + 47 22 88 18 00 |
Ελλάδα | Österreich |
Eli Lilly Ges.m.b.H. | |
Τηλ: +30 210 629 4600 | Tel: + |
España | Polska |
Lilly S.A. | Eli Lilly Polska Sp. z o.o. |
Tel: + | Tel: +48 22 440 33 00 |
France | Portugal |
Lilly France SAS | Lilly Portugal Produtos Farmacêuticos, Lda |
Tél: | Tel: + |
Hrvatska | România |
Eli Lilly Hrvatska d.o.o. | Eli Lilly România S.R.L. |
Tel: +385 1 2350 999 | Tel: + 40 21 4023000 |
Ireland | Slovenija |
Eli Lilly and Company (Ireland) Limited | Eli Lilly farmacevtska družba, d.o.o. |
Tel: + | Tel: +386 (0)1 580 00 10 |
Ísland | Slovenská republika |
Icepharma hf. | Eli Lilly Slovakia, s.r.o. |
Sími + 354 540 8000 | Tel: + 421 220 663 111 |
Italia | Suomi/Finland |
Eli Lilly Italia S.p.A. | Oy Eli Lilly Finland Ab |
Tel: + 39- 055 42571 | Puh/Tel: + |
Κύπρος | Sverige |
Phadisco Ltd | Eli Lilly Sweden AB |
Τηλ: +357 22 715000 | Tel: + |
Latvija | United Kingdom |
Eli Lilly Holdings Limited pārstāvniecība Latvijā | Eli Lilly and Company Limited |
Tel: +371 67364000 | Tel: + |
This leaflet was last revised in
Other sources of information
Detailed information on this medicine is available on the European Medicines Agency website: http://www.ema.europa.eu.
Package leaflet: Information for the patient
Taltz 80 mg solution for injection in
This medicine is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. See the end of section 4 for how to report side effects.
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.
-Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
-If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
-This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
-If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
What is in this leaflet
1.What Taltz is and what it is used for
2.What you need to know before you use Taltz
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3.How to use Taltz
4.Possible side effects
5.How to store Taltz
6.Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Taltz is and what it is used for
Taltz contains the active substance ixekizumab.
Ixekizumab belongs to a group of medicines called interleukin (IL) inhibitors. This medicine works by neutralising the activity of a protein called
Taltz is used to treat a skin condition called “plaque psoriasis” in adults with moderate to severe disease. Taltz reduces the signs and symptoms of the disease.
Using Taltz will benefit you by improvements of skin clearance and reducing your symptoms such as scaling, itching and pain.
2. What you need to know before you use Taltz
Do not use Taltz
-if you are allergic to ixekizumab or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). If you think you may be allergic, ask your doctor for advice before using Taltz.
-if you have an infection which your doctor thinks is important (for example, active tuberculosis).
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before using Taltz:
-if you currently have an infection or if you have
-if you have Crohn’s disease.
-if you have ulcerative colitis.
-if you are receiving any other treatment for psoriasis, such as immunosuppressant or phototherapy with ultraviolet light.
If you are not sure if any of the above applies to you, talk to your doctor or nurse before using Taltz.
Look out for infections and allergic reactions
Taltz can potentially cause serious side effects, including infections and allergic reactions. You must look out for signs of these conditions while you are using Taltz.
Stop using Taltz and tell your doctor or seek medical help immediately if you notice any signs of a serious infection or an allergic reaction. Such signs are listed under “Serious side effects” in section 4.
Children and adolescents
Taltz is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age because it has not been studied in this age group.
Other medicines and Taltz
Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse
-if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicine.
-if you have recently had or are due to have a vaccination. You should not be given certain types of vaccines while using Taltz.
Pregnancy and
If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine. It is preferable to avoid the use of Taltz in pregnancy. The effects of this medicine in pregnant women are not known. If you are a woman of childbearing potential, you are advised to avoid becoming pregnant and must use adequate contraception while using Taltz and for at least 10 weeks after the last Taltz dose.
If you are
Driving and using machines
Taltz is unlikely to influence your ability to drive and use machines.
Taltz contains sodium
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per 80 mg dose, i.e., essentially “sodium- free”.
3. How to use Taltz
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or nurse has told you. Check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you are not sure how to use this medicine.
Taltz is given by injection under your skin (subcutaneous injection). You and your doctor or nurse should decide if you should inject Taltz yourself.
It is important not to try to inject yourself until you have been trained by your doctor or nurse. A caregiver may also give you your Taltz injection after proper training.
Each pen contains one dose of Taltz (80 mg). Each pen delivers only one dose. The pen must not be shaken.
Read the “Instructions for Use” for the pen carefully before using Taltz.
How much Taltz is given and for how long
Your doctor will decide how much Taltz you need and for how long.
-The first dose is 160 mg (two 80 mg injections) by subcutaneous injection. This may be given by your doctor or nurse.
-After the first dose, you will use an 80 mg dose (one injection) at Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12. From Week 12, you will use an 80 mg dose (one injection) every 4 weeks.
Use a reminder method such as notes in a calendar or diary to help you remember your next dose so that you avoid missing or repeating doses.
Taltz is for
If you use more Taltz than you should
If you have received more Taltz than you should or the dose has been given sooner than prescribed, inform your doctor.
If you forget to use Taltz
If you have forgotten to inject a dose of Taltz, talk to your doctor.
If you stop using Taltz
You should not stop using Taltz without speaking to your doctor first. If you stop treatment, symptoms of psoriasis may come back.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Serious side effects
Stop using Taltz and tell your doctor or seek medical help immediately if you get any of the following side effects. Your doctor will decide if and when you may restart the treatment:
Possible serious infection (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) - the signs may include:
-fever,
-feeling tired or short of breath, cough which will not go away
-warm, red and painful skin, or a painful skin rash with blisters
Serious allergic reaction (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data) - the signs may include:
-difficulty breathing or swallowing
-swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat
-severe itching of the skin, with a red rash or raised bumps
Other side effects that have been reported
Some side effects are very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
-upper respiratory tract infections with symptoms such as sore throat and stuffy nose (nasopharyngitis).
-injection site reactions (e.g. red skin, pain).

Some side effects are common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
-nausea (feeling sick).
-tinea (fungal) infections such as athlete’s foot.
-pain in the back of the throat.
Some side effects are uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
-oral thrush (oral candidiasis).
-influenza.
-runny nose.
-bacterial skin infection.
-hives.
-discharge from the eye with itching, redness and swelling (conjunctivitis).
-signs of low levels of white blood cells, such as fever, sore throat or mouth ulcers due to infections (neutropenia).
-low blood platelet count (thrombocytopenia).
Reporting of side effects
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 national reporting system listed in Appendix V. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Taltz
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 pen label and on the outer carton after “EXP”. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store in a refrigerator (2 °C – 8 °C). Do not freeze.
Store in the original packaging in order to protect from light.
Taltz can be left out of the fridge for up to 5 days at a temperature not above 30 ºC.
Do not use this medicine if you notice that the pen is damaged, or the medicine is cloudy, distinctly brown, or has particles in it.
This medicine is for single use only.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Taltz contains
-The active substance is ixekizumab.
Each
-The other ingredients are sodium citrate; citric acid, anhydrous; sodium chloride; polysorbate 80; water for injections.
What Taltz looks like and contents of the pack
Taltz is a solution in a clear glass syringe. Its colour may vary from colourless to slightly yellow.
The syringe is encased in a disposable,
Pack sizes of 1, 2, 3
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Eli Lilly Nederland B.V., Papendorpseweg 83, 3528 BJ Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Manufacturer
Eli Lilly Italia S.p.A.,Via Gramsci 731/733, 50019, Sesto Fiorentino (FI), Italy.
For any information about this medicine, please contact the local representative of the Marketing Authorisation Holder:
Belgique/België/Belgien | Lietuva |
Eli Lilly Benelux S.A./N.V. | Eli Lilly Holdings Limited atstovybė |
Tél/Tel: + | Tel. +370 (5) 2649600 |
България | Luxembourg/Luxemburg |
ТП "Ели Лили Недерланд" Б.В. - България | Eli Lilly Benelux S.A./N.V. |
тел. + 359 2 491 41 40 | Tél/Tel: + |
Česká republika | Magyarország |
ELI LILLY ČR, s.r.o. | Lilly Hungária Kft. |
Tel: + 420 234 664 111 | Tel: + 36 1 328 5100 |
Danmark | Malta |
Eli Lilly Danmark A/S | Charles de Giorgio Ltd. |
Tlf: +45 45 26 60 00 | Tel: + 356 25600 500 |
Deutschland | Nederland |
Lilly Deutschland GmbH | Eli Lilly Nederland B.V. |
Tel. + | Tel: + |
Eesti | Norge |
Eli Lilly Holdings Limited Eesti filiaal | Eli Lilly Norge A.S. |
Tel: +372 6 817 280 | Tlf: + 47 22 88 18 00 |
Ελλάδα | Österreich |
Eli Lilly Ges.m.b.H. | |
Τηλ: +30 210 629 4600 | Tel: + |
España | Polska |
Lilly S.A. | Eli Lilly Polska Sp. z o.o. |
Tel: + | Tel: +48 22 440 33 00 |
France | Portugal |
Lilly France SAS | Lilly Portugal Produtos Farmacêuticos, Lda |
Tél: | Tel: + |
Hrvatska | România |
Eli Lilly Hrvatska d.o.o. | Eli Lilly România S.R.L. |
Tel: +385 1 2350 999 | Tel: + 40 21 4023000 |
Ireland | Slovenija |
Eli Lilly and Company (Ireland) Limited | Eli Lilly farmacevtska družba, d.o.o. |
Tel: + | Tel: +386 (0)1 580 00 10 |
Ísland | Slovenská republika |
Icepharma hf. | Eli Lilly Slovakia, s.r.o. |
Sími + 354 540 8000 | Tel: + 421 220 663 111 |
Italia | Suomi/Finland |
Eli Lilly Italia S.p.A. | Oy Eli Lilly Finland Ab |
Tel: + 39- 055 42571 | Puh/Tel: + |
Κύπρος | Sverige |
Phadisco Ltd | Eli Lilly Sweden AB |
Τηλ: +357 22 715000 | Tel: + |
Latvija | United Kingdom |
Eli Lilly Holdings Limited pārstāvniecība Latvijā | Eli Lilly and Company Limited |
Tel: +371 67364000 | Tel: + |
This leaflet was last revised in
Other sources of information
Detailed information on this medicine is available on the European Medicines Agency website: http://www.ema.europa.eu.

Instructions for use
Taltz 80 mg solution for injection in
Ixekizumab
Before using your
Important points to know
•Before you use the Taltz
•The
•The syringe must not be shaken.
•Your doctor, pharmacist or nurse may help you decide where on your body to inject your dose.
•Read the Taltz Package Leaflet inside this box to learn more about your medicine.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Before you use the TALTZ

Guide to the parts
Thumb pad
Green plunger rod
Finger grips
Grey syringe
plunger
Syringe body with medicine
Needle
Needle cap
- Zinbryta - L04AC01
- Solymbic - L04AB04
- Ultibro breezhaler - R03AL04
- Erelzi - L04AB01
- Leflunomide ratiopharm - L04AA13
Prescription drugs listed. ATC Code: "L04"
GET READY |
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1a | Take the syringe from the refrigerator. Wait 30 minutes to let the syringe | ||
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| DO NOT use any heat sources to warm the medicine, for example: a |
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| microwave, hot water, or direct sunlight. |
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1b | Gather the supplies for your injection: |
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| • | 1 alcohol wipe |
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| • | 1 cotton ball or piece of gauze |
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| • | 1 sharps container for disposal of syringes |
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1c |
| Inspect the | |
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| inject. Check the label. Make sure the name Taltz | |
| Expiration date | appears on the label. | |
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| The medicine inside should be clear. Its colour may | |
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| vary from colourless to slightly yellow. | |
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| If you see any of the following, DO NOT USE the | |
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| syringe, and dispose of it as directed: | |
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| • | It is past the expiry date. |
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| • | It looks damaged. |
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| • | The medicine is cloudy, is distinctly brown, or |
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| has small particles. |
1d | Wash your hands before you inject your medicine. | ||
1e |
| Choose your injection site. |
Back of
arm
Abdomen
Thigh
You may inject in your abdomen (stomach area), in your thigh, or in the back of your arm. To inject in your arm, you will need someone to help you.
DO NOT inject into areas where the skin is tender, bruised, red, or hard or where you have scars or stretch marks. DO NOT inject within 2.5 centimetres of the navel (belly button).
Alternate your injection sites. DO NOT inject in the exact same spot every time. For example, if your last injection was in your left thigh, your next injection should be in your right thigh, your abdomen, or the back of either arm.
1f Prepare your skin. Clean your skin with an alcohol wipe. Let the injection site dry naturally before you inject your medicine.

INJECT | |
2a | Pull the needle cap off and throw it away. |
| DO NOT put the needle cap back |
| damage the needle or injure yourself by accident. |
DO NOT touch the needle.
2b | Gently pinch and hold a fold of skin where you will |
| inject. |
2cInsert the needle at a angle.
Then gently let go of your skin. Make sure to keep the needle in place.

2d
Green plunger rod
Grey syringe plunger
3 FINISH
3a
Push in the plunger.
Slowly push the plunger all the way in until all the medicine is injected. The grey syringe plunger should be pushed all the way to the end of the syringe. Gently remove the needle from your skin.
Press a cotton ball or gauze over the injection site. DO NOT rub the injection site, as this may cause bruising. You may have slight bleeding. This is normal.
You should see the green plunger rod showing through the syringe body when the injection is complete.
Dispose of the
DO NOT put the needle cap back on. Dispose of the syringe in a sharps container or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
When you dispose of syringes and the sharps container:
•Dispose of the syringe in a sharps container or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
•Do not recycle the filled sharps container.
•Ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse about how to dispose of medicines you no longer use.
Safety tips
•If you have questions or need help with your
•If you have vision problems, DO NOT use the
•DO NOT share or reuse your Taltz
•Keep the syringe out of the reach and sight of children.
•If you do not have a sharps container, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse about where you can get one.
Commonly asked questions
Q.What if I see air bubbles in my syringe?
A. It is normal to sometimes have air bubbles in the syringe. Taltz is injected under your skin
(subcutaneous injection). Air bubbles are not a problem in this type of injection. They will not harm you or affect your dose.
Q.What if there is a drop of liquid on the tip of the needle when I remove the needle cap?
A. It is okay to see a drop of liquid on the tip of the needle. This will not harm you or affect your dose.
Q.What if I cannot push in the plunger?
A.If the plunger is stuck or damaged:
•DO NOT continue to use the syringe.
•Remove the needle from your skin.
Q.How can I tell if my injection is complete?
A.When your injection is complete:
•The green plunger rod should show through the body of the syringe.
•The grey syringe plunger should be pushed all the way to the end of the syringe.
Read the full Instructions for Use and the Patient Information Leaflet for Taltz inside this box to learn more about your medicine.

Instructions for use
Taltz 80 mg solution for injection in
Ixekizumab
Before using your
Important points to know
•Before you use the Taltz
•The
•The
•The
•Your doctor, pharmacist or nurse may help you decide where on your body to inject your dose.
•Read the Taltz Package Leaflet inside this box to learn more about your medicine.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Before you use the Taltz

Guide to the parts
Top
Needle
Bottom
1 GET READY
Injection button
Lock ring
Lock/unlock symbols
Medicine
Clear base
1a Take the
DO NOT use any heat sources to warm the medicine, for example: a microwave, hot water, or direct sunlight.
1b Gather the supplies for your injection:
•1 alcohol wipe
•1 cotton ball or piece of gauze
•1 sharps container for disposal of
minutes

1c | Inspect the |
| the name Taltz appears on the label. |
Expiration date | The medicine inside should be clear. Its colour may vary |
| from colourless to slightly yellow. |
| If you see any of the following, DO NOT USE the pre- |
| filled pen, and dispose of it as directed: |
• It is past the expiry date.
• It looks damaged.
• The medicine is cloudy, is distinctly brown, or has small particles.
1d Wash your hands before you inject your medicine.
1eChoose your injection site.
Back of
arm
Abdomen
Thigh
You may inject in your abdomen (stomach area), in your thigh, or in the back of your arm. To inject in your arm, you will need someone to help you.
DO NOT inject into areas where the skin is tender, bruised, red, or hard or where you have scars or stretch marks. DO NOT inject within 2.5 centimetres of the navel (belly button).
Alternate your injection sites. DO NOT inject in the exact same spot every time. For example, if your last injection was in your left thigh, your next injection should be in your right thigh, your abdomen, or the back of either arm.
1f Prepare your skin. Clean your skin with an alcohol wipe. Let the injection site dry naturally before you inject your medicine.

INJECT | |
2a | Make sure the lock ring is in the lock position. |
DO NOT remove the base cap until you are ready to inject. DO NOT touch the needle.
Twist off the base cap.
Throw the base cap in the bin. You will not need to put the base cap back
2b | Place the clear base flat and firmly against your skin. |
Thigh injection
2cKeep the base on your skin, and then turn the lock ring to the unlock position. You are now ready to inject.

2d
Click seconds
Grey plunger
3 FINISH
3a
Press the green injection button. There will be a loud click.
Keep holding the clear base firmly against your skin.
You will hear a second loud click in about 10 seconds after the first one. The second loud click tells you that your injection is complete.
You will also see the grey plunger at the top of the clear base.
Remove the
Press a cotton ball or gauze over the injection site. DO NOT rub the injection site, as this may cause bruising. You may have slight bleeding. This is normal.
Dispose of the
DO NOT put the base cap back on. Dispose of the prefilled pen in a sharps container or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
When you dispose of the
•Dispose of the pen in a sharps container or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
•Do not recycle the filled sharps container.
•Ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse about how to dispose of medicines you no longer use.
Safety tips
•If you have questions or need help with your
•If you have vision problems, DO NOT use the
•Keep the
•If you do not have a sharps container, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse where you can get one.
Commonly asked questions
Q.What if I see air bubbles in the pre-filled pen?
A. It is normal to have air bubbles in the
(subcutaneous injection). Air bubbles are not a problem in this type of injection. They will not harm you or affect your dose.
Q.What if there is a drop of liquid on the tip of the needle when I remove the base cap?
A. It is okay to see a drop of liquid on the tip of the needle. This will not harm you or affect your dose.
Q. What if I unlocked the
A. Do not remove the base cap. Contact your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
Q.Do I need to hold the injection button down until the injection is complete?
A. This is not necessary, but it may help you keep the
Q.What if the needle did not retract after my injection?
A. Do not touch the needle or replace the base cap. Dispose of the
Q. What if I heard more than 2 clicks during my
A. Some patients may hear a soft click right before the second loud click. That is normal. Do not remove the
Q. How can I tell if my injection is complete?
A. After you press the green injection button, you will hear 2 loud clicks. The second click tells you that your injection is complete. You will also see the grey plunger at the top of the clear base.
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Read the full Patient Information Leaflet for Taltz inside this box to learn more about your medicine.
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