formation about the safe sharps disposal, and for specific information about sharps disposal in the state that you live in, go to the FDA’s website at: http://www.fda.gov/safesharpsdisposal.
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Do not dispose of your used sharps disposal container in your household trash unless your community guidelines permit this. Do not recycle your used sharps disposal container.
How should I store my TRESIBA FlexTouch Pen?
Before use:
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Store unused TRESIBA FlexTouch Pens in the refrigerator at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).
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Do not freeze TRESIBA. Do not use TRESIBA if it has been frozen.
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Unused Pens may be used until the expiration date printed on the label, if kept in the refrigerator.
Pen in use:
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Store the Pen you are currently using out of the refrigerator below 86°F.
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Keep TRESIBA away from heat or light.
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The TRESIBA FlexTouch Pen you are using should be thrown away after 56 days, even if it still has insulin left in it and the expiration date has not passed.
General Information about the safe and effective use of TRESIBA.
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Keep TRESIBA FlexTouch Pens and needles out of the reach of children.
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Always use a new needle for each injection.
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Do not share TRESIBA FlexTouch Pens or needles with other people. You may give other people a serious infection, or get a serious infection from them.
This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Manufactured by:
Novo Nordisk A/S
DK-2880 Bagsvaerd, Denmark
Revised: 09/2015
For more information go to www.TRESIBA.com
© 2015 Novo Nordisk
Instructions for Use
TRESIBA® (tre-SI-bah) FlexTouch® Pen 200 units/mL
(insulin degludec injection)
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Do not share your TRESIBA FlexTouch Pen with other people, even if the needle is changed. You may give other people a serious infection, or get a serious infection from them.
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TRESIBA FlexTouch Pen 200 units/mL (“Pen”) is a prefilled disposable pen containing 600 units of TRESIBA (insulin degludec injection) 200 units/mL insulin. You can inject from 2 to 160 units in a single injection. The units can be increased by 2 units at a time.
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This Pen is not recommended for use by the blind or visually impaired without the assistance of a person trained in the proper use of the product.
Supplies you will need to give your TRESIBA injection:
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TRESIBA FlexTouch Pen
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a new NovoFine or NovoTwist needle
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alcohol swab
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a sharps container for throwing away used Pens and needles. See “After your injection” at the end of these instructions.
Preparing your TRESIBA FlexTouch Pen:
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Wash your hands with soap and water.
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Before you start to prepare your injection, check the TRESIBA FlexTouch Pen label to make sure you are taking the right type of insulin. This is especially important if you take more than 1 type of insulin.
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TRESIBA should look clear and colorless. Do not use TRESIBA if it is cloudy or colored.
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Do not use TRESIBA past the expiration date printed on the label or 56 days after you start using the Pen.
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Always use a new needle for each injection to help ensure sterility and prevent blocked needles. Do not reuse or share needles with another person. You may give other people a serious infection, or get a s
