Ovidrel Caution For Usage

Incompatibilities: In the absence of compatibility studies, this medicinal product must not be mixed with other medicinal products.
Special precautions for disposal and other handling: Only clear solution without particles should be used.
For single use only.
Self-administration of Ovidrel should only be performed by patients who are adequately trained and have access to expert advice.
Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
If patient administers Ovidrel to oneself, please carefully read the following instructions: Prefilled syringe: 1. Wash hands. It is important that the hands and the items used are as clean as possible.
2. Assemble everything patient needs. Please note that alcohol swabs are not contained in the package. Find a clean area and lay out everything: two alcohol swabs, one pre-filled syringe containing the medicinal product.
3. Injection: Immediately inject the solution: The doctor or nurse will have already advised patient where to inject (e.g. tummy, front of thigh). Wipe the chosen area with an alcohol swab. Firmly pinch the skin together and insert the needle for injection at a 45° to 90° angle using a dart-like motion. Inject under the skin, as taught. Do not inject directly into a vein. Inject the solution by pushing gently on the plunger.
Take as much time as needed to inject all the solution. Immediately withdraw the needle and clean the skin with an alcohol swab using a circular motion.
4. Dispose of all used items: Once finished with the injection, immediately discard the empty syringe in a sharps container. Any unused solution must be discarded.