Dupixent is used to treat children (6-11 years of age) with severe atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis), and adolescents and adults (12 years and older) with moderate-to-severe atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis), who are candidates for systemic therapy.
Uncontrolled atopic eczema is an immune system disorder that causes excess inflammation in the skin, which results, for example, in itching and skin redness. This medicine targets part of your immune system, whose activity leads to manifestations of atopic dermatitis.
More specifically, Dupixent works by blocking the cells that cause inflammation from communicating with each other, thus helping to relieve both the signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date that is stated on the label and carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C). If necessary, pre-filled syringes or pens may be kept at room temperature up to 25°C for a maximum of 14 days. Do not store above 25°C. Do not freeze. If you need to permanently remove the carton from the refrigerator, write down the date of removal in the space provided on the outer carton, and use Dupixent within 14 days.
Store in the original carton to protect from light.
Do not use this medicine if you notice that the medicine is cloudy, discoloured, or has particles in it. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your healthcare professional to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
It is important to keep your treatment in mind when you are planning your trip so that you continue to take Dupixent exactly as directed by your healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare professional before you travel.
HealthNet Homecare
Contact: dupixent@healthnethomecare.co.uk
Number: 0800 092 7720
Between Monday - Friday 8am to 5:30pm
Lloyds Pharmacy Clinical Homecare
Contact: lpch.ccc@nhs.net
Number: 0247 662 5573
Between Monday - Friday 8am to 5:30pm
Sciensus
Contact: generalenquiries@sciensus.com
Number: 0333 103 9499
8am-8pm Mon-Fri and 8am-4.30pm Sat and Sun
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