The usual Ebglyss dosage for eczema is 250 milligrams (mg) given once every 4 weeks. Specific dosages may vary depending on factors like your individual symptoms and other medications you may be taking. It’s important to take the Ebglyss dosage your doctor prescribes.
Ebglyss is a prescription drug used to treat atopic dermatitis (eczema) in adults and certain children. The drug comes as a liquid solution in single-dose prefilled syringes and injection pens. It’s usually given once every 4 weeks.
This article describes the dosage of Ebglyss, its strength, and how to use it.
But be sure to take the dosage your doctor prescribes for you. They’ll determine the best dosage to fit your needs. In some cases, doctors may adjust your dosage from those mentioned here.
Keep reading for more details about Ebglyss.
Ebglyss forms
Ebglyss is available as a liquid solution in single-dose prefilled syringes and injection pens
Ebglyss strengths
Ebglyss syringes and pens come in one strength: 250 milligrams (mg) per 2 milliliters (mL) of solution (125 mg/mL).
Ebglyss is approved to treat eczema. The typical Ebglyss dosage for adults with eczema is described in the table below.
| Week | Usual dose |
|---|---|
| week 0 | 500 mg (2 injections) |
| week 2 | 500 mg (2 injections) |
| week 4 through 14 | 250 mg given once every 2 weeks |
| week 16 and beyond | 250 mg given once every 2 or 4 weeks |
After 16 weeks, your doctor will check to see how your body is responding to Ebglyss. For example, if you haven’t felt any relief in your eczema enough at week 16, your doctor may recommend that you keep administering 1 injection every 2 weeks until your symptoms are well managed. Then, you can switch to 1 injection every 4 weeks dosing schedule
Always follow your doctor’s instructions. Notify them if you experience any side effects that may prevent you from using your medication.
Use with other drugs
Your doctor may prescribe Ebglyss by itself or in combination with a topical corticosteroid (medication that you apply to your skin). Examples of topical corticosteroids include hydrocortisone or betamethasone.
If you have eczema on more sensitive areas, such as your face or genital area, your doctor may prescribe Ebglyss in combination with a topical calcineurin inhibitor. Examples of these drugs include tacrolimus ointment or pimecrolimus (Elidel) cream.
Ebglyss is used to help treat eczema in children ages 12 years and older who weigh at least 40 kilograms (kg), which is about 88 pounds (lb). (For reference, 1 kg is about 2.2 lb.)
The dosage for children is the same as the dosage for adults. See the “Dosage for eczema” section for details.
For more information about Ebglyss’s dosage for children, talk with your child’s doctor or a pharmacist.
Your doctor or pharmacist will give you specific instructions for using Ebglyss. Typically, recommendations for using Ebglyss include:
- Self-inject Ebglyss or your caregiver can inject it as an injection under your skin.
- Change the location of the injection site each time.
- Injection sites include the front of your thigh or your abdomen, at least 2 inches away from your navel (belly button). If given by a caregiver, they may also inject Ebglyss in the back of your upper arm.
- Avoid injecting Ebglyss into areas of skin affected by eczema or other conditions.
How long will you keep using Ebglyss?
Ebglyss is usually a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that it’s safe and effective for your condition, you’ll likely use it long term once you reach your maintenance dose.
Call your doctor right away if you think you’ve injected or received too much Ebglyss. You can also call 800-222-1222 to reach America’s Poison Centers or use its online resource. But if you have severe symptoms, immediately call 911 (or your local emergency number) or go to the nearest emergency room.
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