PATIENT FACT SHEET - HOW TO USE FLEXPEN
®
Function Check
1
Screw on a new NovoFine
®
needle.
2
Prime FlexPen
®
.
3
Dial 20 units and put the big outer
needle cap onto the NovoFine
®
needle.
4
Dispense 20 units into the needle
cap holding the pen with the needle
pointing downwards.
5
The solution will fill the lower part of
the cap.
Maintenance
•
Your FlexPen
®
is designed to work with NovoFine
®
needles.
•
Your FlexPen
®
is designed to work accurately and safely.
It must be handled with care.
•
If it is dropped or crushed, there is a risk of damage and
leakage of insulin.
•
Do not soak, wash or lubricate it as this may damage the pen.
•
Do not refill your FlexPen
®
.
•
Do not share your FlexPen
®
with anyone else.
•
Always remove the NovoFine
®
needle after each injection and
store FlexPen
®
without the needle attached.
Patients registered with the National Diabetes Services Scheme
(NDSS) are entitled to 1,200 needles every 180 day period free
of charge with or without scripts, from NDSS pharmacies and
Diabetes Australia.
20 Units
Roll the pen
between your
palms 10 times –
it is important that
the pen is kept
horizontal.
Move the pen up and down 10 times between
the 2 positions as shown (this should move the
glass ball from one end to the other). Continue
rolling and moving until the liquid appears white
and cloudy (resuspended).
Note
: Always check there are at least 12 units of
insulin left in the cartridge to allow resuspension.
If there are fewer than 12 units left, use a new
NovoMix
®
30 FlexPen
®
.
When using NovoMix
®
30 F
l
exPen
®
Let the insulin reach room temperature before you use it. This makes it easier to resuspend.
Use the injection technique shown to
you by your Healthcare Professional.
Always
use a new
NovoFine
®
needle every time you inject
Remember
NovoCare
®
Customer Care Centre
1800 668 626 www.novonordisk.com.au
NEW
4mm 32G
6mm 32G Tip
8mm 30G
Please see your Healthcare Professional for any further information
about your diabetes treatment.
This sheet is intended as a quick guide only and does not replace FlexPen
®
user manual or the CMI enclosed in your prescribed insulin pack. FlexPen
®
user manual can be
found inside every new pack of FlexPen
®
. The CMI and user manual should be read carefully before use. For distribution by Healthcare Professionals.
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PATIENT FACT SHEET - HOW TO USE FLEXPEN
®
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