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Erbitux ® (cetuximab) injection for intravenous infusion
100 mg in 50 mL vial; 200 mg in 100 mL vial
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How should Erbitux® (cetuximab) be stored?
Cetuximab vials should be stored under refrigeration at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).
Detailed Information
Cetuximab injection is supplied as a sterile, preservative-free, clear, colorless solution at concentrations of
- 100 mg/50 mL, single-use vial (National Drug Code [NDC] 66733-948-23), and
- 200 mg/100 mL, single-use vial (NDC 66733-958-23).1
Storage
- Do not freeze or shake. Increased particulate formation may occur at temperatures at or below 32°F (0°C).
- Store cetuximab vials under refrigeration at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C). 1
- Preparations of cetuximab in infusion containers are chemically and physically stable for up to
- 12 hours at refrigerated temperatures (ie, 36°F to 46°F [2°C to 8°C]), or
- 8 hours at controlled room temperature (ie, 68°F to 77°F [20°C to 25°C]).2
Discard
- Discard any remaining solution in the infusion container after 8 hours at controlled room temperature or after 12 hours at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).
- Discard any unused portion of the vial.1
Enclosed Prescribing Information
Reference
1Erbitux [package insert]. Indianapolis, IN: Eli Lilly and Company; 2021.
2Data on file, Eli Lilly and Company and/or one of its subsidiaries.
Date of Last Review: July 20, 2023