10
NovoLog
®
(insulin aspart [rDNA origin] injection)
Step 15:
•
Carefully remove
the needle from the
Pen and throw it
away
(See Figure R).
Do not
recap the
needle. Recapping
the needle can
lead to needle stick
injury.
• If you
do not
have
a sharps container,
carefully slip the
needle into the outer
needle cap (See Figure
S). Safely remove the
needle and throw it
away as soon as you
can.
Do not
store
the Pen with the
needle attached.
Storing without the
needle attached
helps prevent
leaking, blocking
of the needle, and
air from entering
the Pen.
NovoFine
®
150
100
50
NovoTwist
®
150
100
50
(Figure R)
50
(Figure S)
Step 16:
• Replace the Pen cap by
pushing it straight on
(See Figure T).
(Figure T)
After your injection:
• Put your used NovoLog
®
FlexTouch
®
Pen and needles in a
FDA-cleared sharps disposal container right away after use. Do
not throw away (dispose of) loose needles and Pens in your
household trash.
• If you do not have a FDA-cleared sharps disposal container, you
may use a household container that is:
made of a heavy-duty plastic
can be closed with a tight-fitting, puncture-resistant lid,
without sharps being able to come out
upright and stable during use
leak-resistant
properly labeled to warn of hazardous waste inside the
container
• 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 the 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.
• 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.
How should I store my NovoLog
®
FlexTouch
®
Pen?
• Store unused NovoLog
®
FlexTouch
®
Pens in the refrigerator at
36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).
• Store the Pen you are currently using out of the refrigerator
below 86°F.
•
Do not
freeze NovoLog
®
.
Do not
use NovoLog
®
if it has been
frozen.
• Keep NovoLog
®
away from heat or light.
• Unused Pens may be used until the expiration date printed on
the label, if kept in the refrigerator.
• The NovoLog
®
FlexTouch
®
Pen you are using should be thrown
away after 28 days, even if it still has insulin left in it.
General Information about the safe and effective use of
NovoLog
®
.
•
Keep NovoLog
®
FlexTouch
®
Pens and needles out of
the reach of children.
•
Always
use a new needle for each injection.
•
Do not
share Pens or needles.
Giving your injection:
• Inject your NovoLog
®
exactly as your healthcare provider has
shown you. Your healthcare provider should tell you if you need
to pinch the skin before injecting.
• NovoLog
®
can be injected under the skin (subcutaneously) of
your stomach area (abdomen), buttocks, upper legs (thighs) or
upper arms.
• Change (rotate) your injection sites within the area you choose
for each dose.
Do not
use the same injection site for each
injection.
Step 11:
• Choose your injection site
and wipe the skin with
an alcohol swab. Let the
injection site dry before
you inject your dose
(See Figure M).
(Figure M)
Step 12:
•
Insert the needle into
your skin
(See Figure N).
Make sure you
can see the dose
counter. Do not
cover it with your
fingers, this can stop
your injection.
6 8
4
250
200
150
100
50
(Figure N)
Step 13:
•
Press and hold down
the dose button until
the dose counter shows
“0”
(See Figure O).
The “0” must line up
with the dose pointer.
You may then hear or
feel a click.
•
Keep the needle in
your skin after
the dose
counter has returned to “0”
and
slowly count to 6
(See Figure P).
When the dose
counter returns to
“0”, you will not
get your full dose
until 6 seconds
later.
If the needle is
removed before you
count to 6, you may
see a stream of
insulin coming from
the needle tip.
If you see a stream
of insulin coming
from the needle
tip you will not get
your full dose. If
this happens you
should check your
blood sugar levels
more often because
you may need more
insulin.
0 2
250
200
150
100
50
0
2
(Figure O)
0 2
250
200
150
100
50
Count slowly:
1-2-3-4-5-6
(Figure P)
Step 14:
•
Pull the needle out of
your skin
(See Figure Q).
If you see blood after
you take the needle
out of your skin, press
the injection site
lightly with a piece of
gauze or an alcohol
swab.
Do not
rub the
area.
250
200
150
100
50
(Figure Q)
This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration.
Manufactured By:
Novo Nordisk A/S
DK-2880 Bagsvaerd, Denmark
Revised: 10/2013
© 2005-2014 Novo Nordisk
0714-00022409-1 7/2014
