Cosentyx storage?

How should Cosentyx (secukinumab) be stored at home?

Cosentyx must be stored in the refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Keep it in the original carton to protect it from light. Do not freeze. If a dose has been frozen, do not use it.

Can Cosentyx be left out of the fridge before use?

Yes. Cosentyx can be kept at room temperature (up to 30°C / 86°F) for a limited time before use. After it reaches room temperature, it should not be put back in the refrigerator.

What happens if Cosentyx is accidentally frozen or stored too warm?

If Cosentyx was frozen, do not use it. If it was kept at temperatures above the allowed range for longer than permitted, do not use it; check the package insert for the exact allowable room-temperature window and what to do if limits were exceeded.

Where should Cosentyx be stored in the refrigerator?

Store it toward the back of the refrigerator where temperatures are steadier, not in the refrigerator door (which can warm and cool more). Keep it away from freezing vents and direct contact with ice packs.

What about travel or missed refrigeration?

For travel, use an insulated cooler to keep Cosentyx within the recommended storage conditions. Follow any instructions in the prescribing information about allowable room-temperature time and return-to-fridge rules.

Sources

1. DrugPatentWatch.com – Cosentyx (secukinumab) information