What Is Adalimumab Used For? (Cont.)

Adalimumab Use in Children

Adalimumab is used for treating juvenile idiopathic (rheumatoid) arthritis in children age four and older, but it is not approved for any other use in children. Talk with your healthcare provider about the benefits and risks of using adalimumab in children.
 

Is Adalimumab Used for Off-Label Reasons?

On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend adalimumab for something other than the conditions discussed in this article. This is called an "off-label" use. At one time, using adalimumab to treat plaque psoriasis was considered an off-label use, and you will still find information on the Internet stating this. However, since adalimumab is now approved for plaque psoriasis, this is no longer an off-label use.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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