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Ovitrelle 250 micrograms solution for injection in pre-filled pen 

Instructions For Use 

 

CONTENTS 
1.

 

How to use your Ovitrelle pre-filled pen 

2.

 

Before you start using your Ovitrelle pre-filled pen 

3.

 

Getting your Ovitrelle pre-filled pen ready for injection 

4.

 

Setting the dose – “How to set the dose to 250” 

5.

 

Injecting the dose 

6. 

After the injection 

 

Warning: 

Please read these instructions for use before using your Ovitrelle pre-filled pen. Follow the 

procedure exactly, as it may differ from your past experience. 

 
 

1. 

How to use your Ovitrelle pre-filled pen 

 

 

The pen is for subcutaneous injection only. 

 

Inject Ovitrelle as your doctor or nurse taught you. 

 

This pen is for single use only. 

Do not share the pen.

 

 
 

2. 

Before you start using your Ovitrelle pre-filled pen 

 

 

Wash your hands with soap and water. 

 

 

Find a clean area and

 a flat surface. 

 

 

Verify the 

expiration date

 on the pen label. 

 

 

Gather everything you need and lay it out: 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1.

 

dose setting knob 

2.

 

dose display 

3.

 

plunger piston 

4.

 

reservoir holder 

5.

 

threaded needle connector 

6.

 

pen cap 

 

7.

 

peel-off seal tab 

8.

 

removable needle  

9.

 

inner needle shield 

10.

 

outer needle cap  

11.

 

alcohol swabs 

12.

 

sharps disposal container 

Please note: alcohol swabs and sharps disposal container are not provided in the pack. 
 

Summary of Contents for Ovitrelle

Page 1: ...se your Ovitrelle pre filled pen The pen is for subcutaneous injection only Inject Ovitrelle as your doctor or nurse taught you This pen is for single use only Do not share the pen 2 Before you start...

Page 2: ...ly use the single use needle supplied Hold the outer needle cap firmly Check that the peel off seal on the outer needle cap is not damaged or loose Remove the peel off seal CAUTION If the peel off sea...

Page 3: ...ve the outer needle cap by pulling it gently Put it aside for later use Hold the Ovitrelle pre filled pen with the needle pointing upward Carefully remove and discard the green inner shield 3 4 Look c...

Page 4: ...o A tiny drop of liquid will appear at the top of the needle this shows that your pre filled pen is ready for injection 5 If you do not see any liquid you may try a second time you may do this a maxim...

Page 5: ...the injection site in the area your doctor or nurse has told you to give the injection 5 2 Clean the skin at the injection site by wiping with an alcohol swab 5 3 Verify once more that the number in t...

Page 6: ...e 2 The dose number shown in the dose display will turn back to 0 This shows that the complete dose was delivered After a minimum of 5 seconds pull the needle out of the skin while keeping the dose se...

Page 7: ...6 2 Removing the needle after injection Hold the pre filled pen firmly by the reservoir holder Carefully put the outer needle cap onto the needle Then grip the outer needle cap and unscrew the needle...

Page 8: ...e you have finished your injection dispose of the used needle safely Discard the pen It is best to put it back into its original package When the pen is empty ask your pharmacist how to dispose of it...

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