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Patient Instructions for Use 

 

NovoLog

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 Mix 70/30 FlexPen

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Read the following instructions carefully before you start using your NovoLog

®

 Mix 

70/30 FlexPen

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 and each time you get a refill.  There may be new information.  You 

should read the instructions even if you have used Novolog

®

 Mix 70/30 FlexPen

®

 

before. 

 

NovoLog

®

 Mix 70/30 FlexPen

®

 is a disposable dial-a-dose insulin pen.  You can 

select doses from 1 to 60 units in increments of 1 unit.  NovoLog

®

 Mix 70/30 

FlexPen

®

 is designed to be used with NovoFine

®

 needles. 

 

NovoLog Mix

®

 70/30 FlexPen

®

 should not be used by people who are blind or have 

severe visual problems without the help of a person who has good eyesight and 

who is trained to use the NovoLog

®

 Mix 70/30 FlexPen

®

 the right way. 

 

Getting ready 

Make sure you have the following items: 

 

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NovoLog

®

 Mix 70/30 FlexPen

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New NovoFine

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 needle 

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Alcohol swab 

 

 

 

 

PREPARING YOUR NOVOLOG

®

 MIX 70/30 FLEXPEN

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Wash your hands with soap and water.   

 

Before you start to prepare your injection, check the label to make 

sure that you are taking the right type of insulin.  This is especially 

important if you take more than 1 type of insulin.  NovoLog

®

 Mix 

70/30 should look cloudy after mixing.   

Before your first injection with a new NovoLog

®

 Mix 70/30 FlexPen

®

 you 

must mix the insulin: 

 

A.  Let the insulin reach room temperature before you use it.  

This makes it easier to mix. 

 

Pull off the pen cap (see diagram A). 

 

 

 

 

 

B.  Roll the pen between your palms 10 times – it is important 

that the pen is kept horizontal (see diagram B). 

 

 

Содержание Mix 70/30 FlexPen

Страница 1: ...o has good eyesight and who is trained to use the NovoLog Mix 70 30 FlexPen the right way Getting ready Make sure you have the following items NovoLog Mix 70 30 FlexPen New NovoFine needle Alcohol swab PREPARING YOUR NOVOLOG MIX 70 30 FLEXPEN Wash your hands with soap and water Before you start to prepare your injection check the label to make sure that you are taking the right type of insulin Thi...

Страница 2: ...eed to be mixed again Wipe the rubber stopper with an alcohol swab Before you inject there must be at least 12 units of insulin left in the cartridge to make sure the remaining insulin is evenly mixed If there are less than 12 units left use a new NovoLog Mix 70 30 FlexPen Attaching the needle D Remove the protective tab from a disposable needle Screw the needle tightly onto your NovoLog Mix 70 30...

Страница 3: ... units see diagram G H Hold your NovoLog Mix 70 30 FlexPen with the needle pointing up Tap the cartridge gently with your finger a few times to make any air bubbles collect at the top of the cartridge see diagram H I Keep the needle pointing upwards press the push button all the way in see diagram I The dose selector returns to 0 A drop of insulin should appear at the needle tip If not change the ...

Страница 4: ... injecting Wipe the skin with an alcohol swab and let the area dry K Insert the needle into your skin Inject the dose by pressing the push button all the way in until the 0 lines up with the pointer see diagram K Be careful only to push the button when injecting Turning the dose selector will not inject insulin L Keep the needle in the skin for at least 6 seconds and keep the push button pressed a...

Страница 5: ...Log Mix 70 30 FlexPen and store the NovoLog Mix 70 30 FlexPen without the needle attached see diagram M FUNCTION CHECK If your NovoLog Mix 70 30 FlexPen is not working the right way follow the steps below Screw on a new NovoFine needle Remove the big outer needle cap and the inner needle cap Do an airshot as described in Giving the airshot before each injection Put the big outer needle cap onto th...

Страница 6: ... NovoLog Mix 70 30 FlexPen as directed to treat your diabetes Needles and NovoLog Mix 70 30 FlexPen must not be shared Always use a new needle for each injection Novo Nordisk is not responsible for harm due to using this insulin pen with products not recommended by Novo Nordisk As a precautionary measure always carry a spare insulin delivery device in case your NovoLog Mix 70 30 FlexPen is lost or...

Страница 7: ... the following items Levemir FlexPen New NovoFine needle Alcohol swab Preparing your Levemir FlexPen Wash your hands with soap and water Before you start to prepare your injection check the label to make sure that you are taking the right type of insulin This is especially important if you take more than 1 type of insulin Levemir should look clear A Pull off the pen cap see diagram A Wipe the rubb...

Страница 8: ...rn the dose selector to select 2 units see diagram E F Hold your Levemir FlexPen with the needle pointing up Tap the cartridge gently with your finger a few times to make any air bubbles collect at the top of the cartridge see diagram F G Keep the needle pointing upwards press the push button all the way in see diagram G The dose selector returns to 0 A drop of insulin should appear at the needle ...

Страница 9: ...he skin before injecting I Insert the needle into your skin Inject the dose by pressing the push button all the way in until the 0 lines up with the pointer see diagram I Be careful only to push the button when injecting Turning the dose selector will not inject insulin J Keep the needle in the skin for at least 6 seconds and keep the push button pressed all the way in until the needle has been pu...

Страница 10: ...e steps below L Screw on a new NovoFine needle Remove the big outer needle cap and the inner needle cap Do an airshot as described in Giving the airshot before each injection Put the big outer needle cap onto the needle Do not put on the inner needle cap Turn the dose selector so the dose indicator window shows 20 units Hold the Levemir FlexPen so the needle is pointing down Press the push button ...

Страница 11: ...ut of the reach of children Use Levemir FlexPen as directed to treat your diabetes Needles and Levemir FlexPen must not be shared Always use a new needle for each injection Novo Nordisk is not responsible for harm due to using this insulin pen with products not recommended by Novo Nordisk As a precautionary measure always carry a spare insulin delivery device in case your Levemir FlexPen is lost o...

Страница 12: ...o use the NovoLog FlexPen the right way Getting ready Make sure you have the following items NovoLog FlexPen New NovoFine needle Alcohol swab Preparing Your NovoLog FlexPen Wash your hands with soap and water Before you start to prepare your injection check the label to make sure that you are taking the right type of insulin This is especially important if you take more than 1 type of insulin Novo...

Страница 13: ...oid injecting air and to ensure proper dosing E Turn the dose selector to select 2 units see diagram E F Hold your NovoLog FlexPen with the needle pointing up Tap the cartridge gently with your finger a few times to make any air bubbles collect at the top of the cartridge see diagram F G Keep the needle pointing upwards press the push button all the way in see diagram G The dose selector returns t...

Страница 14: ...he skin before injecting I Insert the needle into your skin Inject the dose by pressing the push button all the way in until the 0 lines up with the pointer see diagram I Be careful only to push the button when injecting Turning the dose selector will not inject insulin J Keep the needle in the skin for at least 6 seconds and keep the push button pressed all the way in until the needle has been pu...

Страница 15: ... an airshot as described in Giving the airshot before each injection Put the big outer needle cap onto the needle Do not put on the inner needle cap Turn the dose selector so the dose indicator window shows 20 units Hold the NovoLog FlexPen so the needle is pointing down Press the push button all the way in The insulin should fill the lower part of the big outer needle cap see diagram L If the Nov...

Страница 16: ...lexPen must not be shared Always use a new needle for each injection Novo Nordisk is not responsible for harm due to using this insulin pen with products not recommended by Novo Nordisk As a precautionary measure always carry a spare insulin delivery device in case your NovoLog FlexPen is lost or damaged Remember to keep the disposable NovoLog FlexPen with you Do not leave it in a car or other loc...

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