How to inject Acthar | H. P. Acthar® Gel (deposition of corticotropin injection)

Important safety information

NOT take Acthar until you have spoken to your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• A skin condition called scleroderma
• Loss of bone density or osteoporosis
• Any infection, including fungi, bacteria or viruses
• Ocular infections such as ocular herpes simplex
• He had a recent surgery
• Stomach ulcers or a history of gastric ulcers
• Heart failure
• Uncontrolled hypertension
• Allergies to proteins derived from pigs
• They have been given or are about to receive a live or attenuated live vaccine
• Suspected congenital infections (in children under 2 years of age)
• If you have been told that you have Cushing's syndrome or Addison's disease

Tell your doctor about any other health problems you have. Give the doctor a complete list of the medications you are taking. Include all medicines without a prescription, the vitamins and herbal supplements you are taking.