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PEN USER MANUAL 
 
Forsteo

®

 

FORSTEO 20 micrograms (µg)/ 80 microlitres solution for injection, in pre-filled pen 
 

Instructions for use 

 

Before you use your new pen, please read the section Instructions for use completely.  Follow the 
directions carefully when using the pen. 
Also read the package leaflet provided. 
 
Do not share your pen or your needles as this may risk transmission of infectious agents. 
 
 

Your pen contains 28 days of medicine. 

 
Forsteo parts* 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
* Needles not included.  
Becton, Dickinson and 
Company pen needles can be 
used. Ask your doctor or 
pharmacist which needle 
gauge and length are best for 
you.  
 

 

Yellow Shaft 

Black 
Injection 
button 

 

 

Red Stripe      Blue Body   Medicine Cartridge   White Cap        

 

 

 

Paper Tab   Needle                         Large Needle Cover 

 

 

     

        

      

 

 

                              

Small Needle Protector 

 

 

Always wash your hands before every injection.  Prepare the injection site as directed by your 
doctor or pharmacist. 
 

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Pull off white cap          

 

 

 

2 
Attach new 
needle 

 

 

 

 

 

Pull off paper  
tab. 

Push needle 

straight 

onto medicine cartridge. 

Screw on needle 
until firmly attached. 

Pull off large 
needle cover 
and 

save it.

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for Forsteo 20

Page 1: ...of medicine Forsteo parts Needles not included Becton Dickinson and Company pen needles can be used Ask your doctor or pharmacist which needle gauge and length are best for you Yellow Shaft Black Injection button Red Stripe Blue Body Medicine Cartridge White Cap Paper Tab Needle Large Needle Cover Small Needle Protector Always wash your hands before every injection Prepare the injection site as di...

Page 2: ...kin Push in black injection button until it stops Hold it in and count to 5 s l o w l y Then pull the needle from skin IMPORTANT 5 Confirm dose After completing the injection Once the needle is removed from the skin check to make sure the black injection button is all the way in If the yellow shaft does not show you have completed the injection steps correctly You should NOT see any of the yellow ...

Page 3: ... 4 Pull out the black injection button until it stops Check to make sure the red stripe shows 5 Pull off the small needle protector and throw away 6 Point the needle down into an empty container Push in the black injection button until it stops Hold it in and count to 5 s l o w l y You may see a small stream or drop of fluid When you have finished the black injection button should be all the way i...

Page 4: ...ot place the FORSTEO in water or wash or clean it with any liquid Storing Your FORSTEO Refrigerate the FORSTEO immediately after every use Read and follow the instructions in the Information for the Patient leaflet on how to store your pen Do not store the FORSTEO with a needle attached as this may cause air bubbles to form in the cartridge Store the FORSTEO with the white cap on Never store the F...

Page 5: ...ist if you notice any of the following The FORSTEO appears damaged The solution is NOT clear colourless and free of particles Use a new needle for each injection During injection you may hear one or more clicks this is a normal device operation The FORSTEO is not recommended for use by the blind or visually impaired persons without the assistance of a person trained in the proper use of the device...

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