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5.4 

Inject the dose as you were trained to do by your doctor or nurse 

 

 

Slowly push the needle into the skin entirely (1). 

 

 

Press the dose knob down as far as it will go

 and hold it to 

complete the full injection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hold the dose knob down for a minimum of 5 seconds to ensure 
you inject the full dose (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 setting knob pressed down (3). 

 

 

Release the dose setting knob. 

 

 

6. 

After the injection 

 
6.1 

Check that the dose display shows ‘0’ 

 

This confirms that the dose has been fully delivered. 

Do not attempt to inject a second time.

 

 

In case the dose display doesn’t show 0, please contact your doctor or pharmacist. 

 

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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