Gensulin R Caution For Usage

Incompatibilities: Gensulin R products must not be mixed with insulins of other manufacturers and animal insulin products.
Special precautions for disposal and other handling: Do not reuse needles. Dispose of the needle in a responsible manner. Needles must not be shared.
Cartridges can be used until empty, then properly discard. Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
Instructions for use and handling: A solution for injection in a 3 mL cartridge to be used in conjunction with reusable pen only.
Refer to the User Manual of the reusable pen for more information.
a) Preparing a dose: Before using the reusable pen, the user manual must be read carefully. The reusable pen must be used as recommended in the user manual. Pens should not be used if any part looks broken or damaged.
The cartridges should be examined frequently and should not be used if clumps of material are present or if solid white particles stick to the bottom or wall of the cartridge, giving a frosted appearance.
b) Injecting a dose: Refer to the detailed instructions for preparing the pen and injecting the dose, the following is a general description.
1. Wash hands.
2. Choose a site for injection.
3. Clean the skin as instructed.
4. Stabilise the skin by spreading it or pinching up a large area. Insert the needle and inject as instructed.
5. Pull the needle out and apply gentle pressure over the injection site for several seconds. Do not rub the area.
6. For an injection device use the outer needle cap, unscrew the needle and dispose of it safely.
7. Use of the injection sites should be rotated so that the same is not used more than approximately once a month.