Novo Nordisk NovoPen 3 Operation manual

NovoPen 3
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The Reliable Choice, Worldwide
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6 Reasons to choose NovoPen 3
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Flexible
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Easy dose correction , hence
no wastage of insulin.
Maximum dose of upto 70
2.
Reliable
Used by 35 lakh people
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worldwide
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20 units
of insulin
Accuracy
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Guaranteed dose after dose .
29% less wastage of Insulin
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compared to vials
4.
Virtually unbreakable
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Steel metallic body , threads on
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Penfill to ensure no damage
to the pen
5.
NovoFine 31G needle
Enable virtually painless insulin
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experience
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World’s No.1 durable Insulin delivery device

Mechanical section
L OT
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Piston rod
Push button
Return mechanism
Dosage indicator
window
Penfill®
Rubber membrane
Colour-coded cap
Glass ball (for insulin
suspensions only)
Coloured band
White bar code band
Rubber stopper
(plunger)
NovoPen® 3
NovoFine Needle
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Cap
Penfill® holder
Residual scale
Residual scale
window
Outer needle cap Inner needle cap Needle Protective tab
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Insert Penfill into the Penfill
holder. The colour-coded cap
goes in first.
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Unscrew the Penfill® holder.
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Then turn the return mechanism
to the right until the piston rod is
completely inside it. Never push
the piston rod back.
Important: Always reset the
piston rod before inserting a new
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Penfill .
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Screw the mechanical section and
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the Penfill holder tightly
together.
Choosing your dose
Check that the dosage selector is
set at zero. Always check that
there is enough insulin left for
the injection. Dial the number of
units you need to inject.
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Take the protective tab off a
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NovoFine needle and screw the
needle tightly onto the colour
coded cap.
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If you dial a larger dose than you
need, pull the mechanical
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section and the Penfill holder
apart, as shown in the picture
a. While holding them apart,
press the push button back to 0
against a hard surface and
release your grip
b. You can now dial the correct
number of units.
If you are still using vial and syringe, its time you shift
to the convenient way of taking insulin. Ask your
doctor about NovoPen 3 today.
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Making the injection
To inject, press the push button as
far as it will go. After injection,
the needle should remain under
the skin for atleast 6 seconds.
Keep the push button fully
depressed until after the needle
has been withdrawn.
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