Special Precautions for Disposal and Other Handling: SciTropin A 5 mg/1.5 ml and 10 mg/1.5 ml solutions for injection are sterile, ready-to-use solutions for subcutaneous injection filled in their respective glass cartridges.
This presentation is intended for multiple-use. They should only be administered with a compatible injector pen device specifically developed for use with SciTropin A 5 mg/1.5 ml and 10 mg/1.5 ml solutions for injection, respectively. They have to be administered using sterile, disposable pen needles.
Patients and caregivers have to receive appropriate training and instruction on the proper use of the SciTropin A cartridges and the injector pen device from the physician or other suitable qualified health professionals.
The following is a general description of the administration process. The manufacturer's instructions with each pen must be followed for loading the cartridge, attaching the injection needle and for the administration.
1. Hands should be washed.
2. If the solution is cloudy or contains particulate matter, it should not be used. The content must be clear and colourless.
3. Disinfect the rubber membrane of the cartridge with a cleansing swab.
4. Insert the cartridge into the injector pen device following the instructions for use provided with the pen.
5. Clean the site of injection with an alcohol swab.
6. Administer the appropriate dose by subcutaneous injection using a sterile pen needle. Remove the pen needle and dispose of it in accordance with local requirements.
Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
Incompatibilities: In the absence of compatibility studies, this medical product must not be mixed with other medicinal products.