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d. Dial up 2 units on the dose selector without screwing
the insulin pen back together and simply push and hold
down the release button towards the internal plunger
until the start line on the dose selector returns to the
arrow on the body.
e. Without rewinding the internal plunger, screw the
cartridge holder and body firmly together. This will
release the cartridge plunger and expel some of the
insulin. However, the insulin pen is
not
yet fully primed.
f. Holding the device upright, repeat steps G – H until the
device is fully primed.
Injecting the dose into your pet
I. Make sure the arrow (
►
) on the pen body points to the
start line (
—
) on the dose selector.
Dial up the number of units required per your veterinary
surgeon’s direction. (The dose shown in photographs ‘I’
on the cover pages of this leaflet is only an example. Your
veterinary surgeon will tell you the recommended dose for
your dog or cat.)
Never attempt to forcefully dial back the dose selector,
as doing so may damage the insulin pen and result in
inaccurate dosing.
If at any time you select too high a dose, the incorrect
dose should not be injected into your pet. The incorrect
dose should be completely expelled and discarded
appropriately (for example, into the sink). Select the
correct dose prescribed by your veterinary surgeon. Before
injecting, make sure that the arrow (
►
) on the pen body
points towards the correct number of units on the dose
selector.
J. The site and method of injection should be performed
as directed by your veterinary surgeon. The injection
should be performed subcutaneously, 2 to 5 cm (¾ to
2 in) from the dorsal midline, varying from behind the
scapulae (shoulder) to the mid-lumbar region (mid-back)
and alternating sides. After inserting the needle, push the
release button towards the pen needle and keep it pushed
down until the start line on the dose selector returns to the
arrow on the pen body (
►
—
).
Releasing the button prematurely will result in incomplete
delivery of the dose.
After the start line on the dose selector returns to the
arrow on the pen body (
►
—
),
wait for a minimum of
5 seconds
before removing the needle from the skin.
If your pet dislodges the needle, or it is removed before
at least 5 seconds has elapsed, do not attempt to re-dose.
Wait and give your pet its usual dose at the next injection.
If the dose selector stops before the start line on the dose
selector returns to the arrow on the pen body (
►
—
), this
indicates that your pet has not received a full dose. If a
partial dose has been administered, do not attempt to
re-dose. Wait and give your pet its usual dose at the next
injection.
If, on withdrawal of the VetPen needle from the skin,
insulin actively drips or squirts out of the needle, it is
possible that a partial dose has been administered. Do
not attempt to re-dose. Wait and give your pet its usual
dose at the next injection. Check that the VetPen has been
primed correctly. If insulin actively drips or squirts out of
the needle after two consecutive injections, contact your
veterinary surgeon for further advice on how to prime and
use the VetPen.
This Artwork was approved by: Zakrzewski, Ella (CMO EMEA Support Co-ordinator)12-Jan-2015 10:48:02
