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Step 4: 

Pull off the outer needle cover. 

Do not

throw it away.

Pull off the inner needle cover and throw it away.

New Pen Setup - Priming your SymlinPen:

Note:

Steps 5 through 7 are 

only 

required if you are using your SymlinPen

for the first time. 

Do not repeat Step 1 through 4 before each dose.

If you have already primed your SymlinPen, go to Step 8

for

instructions about giving your scheduled dose.

Step 5: 

Turn the dial to select 60 mcg. 

°

You should see the number 60 in the window.

Step 6: 

Pull the knob straight out as far as it will go. You should hear a
“clicking” sound while you are pulling the knob out.

Step 7: 

Hold your SymlinPen with the needle pointing up. Push the
knob all the way in until it stops. You should hear a “clicking”
sound while you are pushing the knob in.

°

A stream of liquid should be seen from the needle.

If you 

do not

see a

stream of liquid, 
repeat Step 6 and 
Step 7 (you may repeat
up to 3 times).

If you 

still do not

see a

stream of liquid after 
3 attempts, change 
the needle and repeat
Step 6 and Step 7. 
If you still do not see 
a stream of liquid, 
call Information
Support.

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Summary of Contents for SymlinPen 120

Page 1: ...f carbohydrate are sick and cannot eat your usual meal are having surgery or a medical test where you cannot eat If you take more than your prescribed dose of SYMLIN you may get nauseous or vomit and may not be able to eat the amount of food you usually eat If you take more SYMLIN than your prescribed dose pay careful attention to the amount of insulin you use because you may be at more risk for l...

Page 2: ...r SymlinPen to load your correct dose The lines on the cartridge show about how much SYMLIN is left in your SymlinPen When the top of the plunger is at the thickest line on the cartridge your SymlinPen is almost empty See Figure C Attaching a Needle Step 1 Pull the pen cap straight off the SymlinPen and wipe the rubber seal with an alcohol swab Step 2 Get a new needle Peel off the paper tab and th...

Page 3: ...60 in the window Step 6 Pull the knob straight out as far as it will go You should hear a clicking sound while you are pulling the knob out Step 7 Hold your SymlinPen with the needle pointing up Push the knob all the way in until it stops You should hear a clicking sound while you are pushing the knob in A stream of liquid should be seen from the needle If you do not see a stream of liquid repeat ...

Page 4: ...ob all the way in until it stops then repeat Step 8 to Step 10 Once the knob has been pulled out the dial will not move and you cannot reset your dose If correct dose was not selected push in the knob to discard the dose and repeat the instructions If the knob is pushed in all the way and you cannot turn the dial call Information Support Giving your SYMLIN injection Inject your SYMLIN exactly as y...

Page 5: ... is injected under the skin subcutaneously of your stomach area abdomen or upper leg thigh Wipe the skin with an alcohol swab and let the injection site dry before you inject your dose Step 12 Insert the needle into your skin Figure P Figure O ...

Page 6: ...e needle tip is normal It will not affect your dose If you see more than 2 drops you may not have received your full dose Do not inject another dose Talk to your doctor for help Step 15 Carefully replace the outer needle cover by pushing straight onto the end of the SymlinPen Step 16 Unscrew the capped needle counterclockwise with the outer needle cover on it and throw it away Do not store the Sym...

Page 7: ...le your used sharps disposal container How should I store my SymlinPen Unused SymlinPens Keep SYMLIN in the refrigerator between 36 F to 46 F 2 C to 8 C until you are ready to use it Do not freeze Do not use SYMLIN if it has been frozen Keep unopened SYMLIN out of the light Used SymlinPens Store SymlinPens in the refrigerator or at room temperature between 36 F to 86 F 2 C to 30 C for up to 30 day...

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