FORSTEO, 20 microgram (µg) 80 microlitres solution
for injection, in pre-filled pen
1) If you have already injected, DO NOT
inject yourself a second time on the same
day.
2) Remove the needle.
3) Attach a new needle, pull off the large needle
cover and save it.
4) Pull out the black injection button until it
stops. Check to make sure the red stripe
shows.
5) Pull off the small needle protector and throw
away.
6) Point the needle down into an empty
container. Push in the black injection button
until it stops. Hold it in and count to 5 s-l-o-
w-l-y. You may see a small stream or drop of
fluid. When you have finished, the black
injection button should be all the way in.
7) If you still see the yellow shaft showing,
please contact your doctor or pharmacist
8) Put the large needle cover on needle.
Unscrew the needle all the way by giving the
needle cover 3 to 5 complete turns. Pull off
needle cover and throw away as directed by
your doctor or pharmacist. Push the white
cap back on, and place FORSTEO in the
refrigerator.
