Intacept 50mg Injection 1.0 ml in 1 prefilled syringe

Last Updated: March 28th, 2026

Intacept 50mg Injection is a product of Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition: Etanercept (50mg)

Pack of 1 ml

₹ 10714.69

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All Details About Intacept 50mg Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Intacept 50mg Injection

Description:

Intacept 50mg Injection is a medicine used to treat a variety of conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis. It provides relief from swelling, pain, and redness associated with various disorders and improves physical function.

Intacept 50mg Injection is given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. You should use it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Continue using it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better.

Some common side effects of this medicine include allergic reactions, upper respiratory tract infection, itching, rash, and injection site reactions such as swelling, redness, and pain. Communicate to your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking it, let your doctor know of all the other medicines you are taking. Your doctor may also monitor your blood counts by taking regular blood tests to make sure the medicine is not affecting your blood counts. It is important for pregnant and breastfeeding women to ask the advice of their doctors before taking this medicine.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Intacept

Allergic reaction
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Intacept 50mg Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Intacept 50mg Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Intacept 50mg Injection may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Intacept 50mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Intacept 50mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Intacept 50mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

FAQs:

Is Intacept 50mg Injection a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug?

Affirmative, Intacept 50mg Injection is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug

Is Intacept 50mg Injection a steroid or monoclonal antibody?

Intacept 50mg Injection is not a steroid or monoclonal antibody. It is a recombinant human protein and TNF inhibitor

Is Intacept 50mg Injection safe?

Intacept 50mg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Does Intacept 50mg Injection cause weight gain or hair loss?

Intacept 50mg Injection can cause weight gain and hair loss

How long does Intacept 50mg Injection take to work?

Intacept 50mg Injection can start action in few days but usually it takes around 2-12 weeks to work for complete action.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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