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Put your used needles in a FDA-cleared sharps disposal container right away after use. Do not throw away
(dispose of) loose needles in your household trash.
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If you do not have a FDA-cleared sharps disposal container, you may use a household container that is:
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made of a heavy-duty plastic,
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can be closed with a tight-fitting, puncture-resistant lid, without sharps being able to come out,
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upright and stable during use,
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leak-resistant, and
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properly labeled to warn of hazardous waste inside the container.
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When your sharps disposal container is almost full, you will need to follow your community guidelines for
the right way to dispose of your sharps disposal container. There may be state or local laws about how you
should throw away used needles and syringes. For more information about safe sharps disposal, and for
specific information about sharps disposal in the state that you live in, go to the FDA’s website at:
http://www.fda.gov/safesharpsdisposal
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Do not dispose of your used sharps disposal container in your household trash unless your community
guidelines permit this. Do not recycle your used sharps disposal container.
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The used Pen may be discarded in your household trash after you have removed the needle.
Storing your BASAGLAR KwikPen
Unused Pens
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Store unused Pens in the refrigerator at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).
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Do not
freeze BASAGLAR.
Do not
use if it has been frozen.
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Unused Pens may be used until the expiration date printed on the Label, if the Pen has been kept in the
refrigerator.
In-use Pen
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Store the Pen you are currently using at room temperature [up to 86°F (30°C)] and away from heat and
light.
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Throw away the Pen you are using after 28 days, even if it still has insulin left in it.
General information about the safe and effective use of your Pen
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Keep your Pen and needles out of the sight and reach of children.
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Always
use a new needle for each injection.
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Do not share your Pen or needles with other people. You may give other people a serious infection
or get a serious infection from them.
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Do not
use your Pen if any part looks broken or damaged.
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Always carry an extra Pen in case yours is lost or damaged.
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If you can not remove the Pen Cap, gently twist the cap back and forth, and then pull the cap straight off.
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If the Dose Knob is hard to push:
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Pushing the Dose Knob more slowly will make it easier to inject.
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Your Needle may be blocked. Put on a new Needle and prime the Pen.
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You may have dust, food, or liquid inside the Pen. Throw the Pen away and get a new Pen.
If you have any questions or problems with your BASAGLAR KwikPen, contact Lilly at 1-800-LillyRx (1-800-
545-5979) or call your healthcare provider for help. For more information on BASAGLAR KwikPen and insulin,
go to www.basaglar.com.
Troubleshooting
