Usual Adult Dose of Humira for Psoriatic Arthritis:
40 mg subcutaneously every other week
In some patients not taking concomitant methotrexate, the dosing interval may be increased to 40 mg every week.
Methotrexate, glucocorticoids, salicylates, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics, or other disease modifying agents may be given concomitantly.
Usual Adult Dose for Crohn's Disease -- Acute:
Initial dose: 160 mg subcutaneously on Day 1.
The initial dose may be given as 4 injections on Day 1, or as 2 injections per day for 2 consecutive days (Days 1 and 2).
Week 2: 80 mg subcutaneously on Day 15.
Maintenance dose: Beginning week 4 (Day 29), 40 mg every other week.
Aminosalicylates, corticosteroids, and/or immunomodulatory agents may be continued during treatment with adalimumab.
The use of adalimumab for Crohn's disease beyond one year had not been evaluated in controlled clinical studies.
Usual Adult Dose of Humira for Crohn's Disease -- Maintenance:
Initial dose: 160 mg subcutaneously on Day 1.
The initial dose may be given as 4 injections on Day 1, or as 2 injections per day for 2 consecutive days (Days 1 and 2).
Week 2: 80 mg subcutaneously on Day 15.
Maintenance dose: Beginning week 4 (Day 29), 40 mg every other week.
Aminosalicylates, corticosteroids, and/or immunomodulatory agents may be continued during treatment with Humira.
The use of adalimumab for Crohn's disease beyond one year had not been evaluated in controlled clinical studies.
Usual Adult Dose for Ulcerative Colitis:
Initial dose: 160 mg subcutaneously on Day 1.
The initial dose may be given as 4 injections on Day 1, or as 2 injections per day for 2 consecutive days (Days 1 and 2).
Week 2: 80 mg subcutaneously on Day 15.
Maintenance dose: Beginning week 4 (Day 29), 40 mg every other week.
Aminosalicylates, corticosteroids, and/or immunomodulatory agents may be continued during treatment with Humira.
The use of adalimumab for Crohn's disease beyond one year had not been evaluated in controlled clinical studies.
Usual Adult Dose for Plaque Psoriasis:
Initial dose: 80 mg subcutaneously.
Maintenance dose: 40 mg subcutaneously every other week, starting one week after initial dose.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis:
4 to 17 years:
Limited data are available for Humira treatment in pediatric patients with a weight below 15 kg.
15 kg (33 lbs) to less than 30 kg (66 lbs): 20 mg every other week
Greater than or equal to 30 kg (66 lbs): 40 mg every other week
Methotrexate, glucocorticoids, salicylates, NSAIDs, or analgesics may be continued during treatment with Humira.
 Detailed Humira dosage information
What happens if I miss a dose?
Use the medicine as soon as you remember, and then go back to your regular injection schedule. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
