How Is Humira Administered?

You take HUMIRA by giving yourself an injection under the skin, every other week. HUMIRA cannot be taken by mouth. Do not try to inject HUMIRA yourself until you have been shown the right way to give the injections.

Where is HUMIRA injected?

Once you start the injections, you should stick to your doctor's prescribed schedule. You can give yourself Humira injections in the abdomen or front thigh. The most common injection site is the abdomen. The abdomen is also the most recommended site because it is the least painful.

Is HUMIRA injection painful?

Humira injections have been known to cause a certain amount of pain, usually a burning or stinging sensation. The good news is that Humira is now also available in a citrate-free formula, resulting in less discomfort at the injection site.