GENERIC

Insulin device & needle

Indications

Use the injection technique as recommended by physician and/or health care professional. Press the push-button in fully for injection. Hold the push-button pressed down during medication discharge. After the medication has been completely discharged, wait for 6 seconds and then pull out the pen needle slowly. You may either hold the push-button pressed or release it during the 6 seconds.

Dosage and administration

Pen Preparation or Changing Cartridge

Remove the pen cap.

Remove the cartridge sleeve by turning it.

Remove the empty cartridge if necessary.

Insert the new cartridge into the cartridge sleeve.

Push the threaded rod back completely.

Attach the cartridge sleeve to the housing by turning it.

Attach Pen Needle

Pull off the peel foil.

Twist on the pen needle to the cartridge sleeve. Check that the pen needle is attached correctly.

Remove the outer needle protective cap. Keep the outer needle protective cap to safely remove and dispose of the pen needle after use.

Remove and dispose the inner needle protective cap.

Priming / Function Check

Dial the test dose by turning the dosage knob clockwise (not less than 2 units).

For the function check, hold the Pen pointing upwards and gently tap the cartridge sleeve, so that the air can rise to the top.

Press the push-button.

A few drops of insulin must emerge from the pen needle tip.

Remove pen needle after each injection: Carefully attach the outer needle protective cap on the pen needle. Twist off the pen needle and dispose it correctly, according to the advice of your physician and/or health care professional.

Storage

Please store and handle your needles and cartridges according to the respective instructions for use. After each use, attach the pen cap. Always keep your Pen in the pen pouch, without a pen needle attached. Use and store your Pen at room temperature below or equal 30°C. please handle your Pen with care. Protect it from water, dust and moisture. A damp cloth is sufficient to clean your Pen. Please do not use alcohol, other solvents or cleaning agents. Never immerse your Pen in water, as this could damage the pen.

Clinical information is taken from the most complete brand listing (AnsuPen); it applies to the active ingredient.

Brands of Insulin device & needle

Brands of Insulin device & needle
#BrandCompanyFormStrengthPrice
1AllStarSynovia Pharma PLC.Insulin Device–Not listed
2AnsuPenSquare Pharmaceuticals PLCInsulin Device–Not listed
3AnsuPen TwistSquare Pharmaceuticals PLCInsulin Device–Not listed
4BD Micro Fine +International Agencies (Bd.) LimitedPen Needle4 mmNot listed
5BioPenACI LimitedInsulin Device–Not listed
6ConviPenIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Insulin Device–Not listed
7GensuPen2Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Insulin Device–Not listed
8HumaPen Ergo IIHealthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Insulin Device–Not listed
9Mylife Clickfine 31GIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Pen Needle6 mmNot listed
10MypenDrug International Ltd.Insulin Device–Not listed
11NovoFine 31GNovo Nordisk Pharma (Pvt.) LtdPen Needle6 mmNot listed
12NovoPen 4Novo Nordisk Pharma (Pvt.) LtdInsulin Device–Not listed
13PenfineACI LimitedPen Needle4 mmNot listed
14Ultra-FineSynovia Pharma PLC.Pen Needle4 mmNot listed
15WellFine 32GMicroMedPen Needle4 mmNot listed

This page is general information and is not medical advice. It does not replace a registered doctor, and it is not a prescription or a recommendation to use any medicine or test. Prices are listed prices and may change. Always follow the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.