Sondelbay Patient Counseling Information

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you to. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The recommended dose is 20 micrograms (in 80 microliters) given once daily by injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection) in the thigh or abdomen. To help you remember to use your medicine, inject it at about the same time each day.
Inject Sondelbay each day for as long as your doctor prescribes it for you. The total duration of treatment with Sondelbay should not exceed 24 months. You should not receive more than one treatment course of 24 months over your lifetime.
Read the instructions for use, on how to use the Sondelbay pen.
Injection needles are not included with the pen. Use with pen needles (31G or 32G; 4 mm, 5 mm or 8 mm).
You should use your Sondelbay injection shortly after you take the pen out of the refrigerator. Put the pen back into the refrigerator immediately after you have used it. Use a new injection needle for each injection and dispose of it after each use. Never store your pen with the needle attached. Never share your Sondelbay pen with others.
Your doctor may advise you to use Sondelbay with calcium and vitamin D. Your doctor will tell you how much you should take each day. Sondelbay can be given with or without food.
If you use more Sondelbay than you should: If, by mistake, you have used more Sondelbay than you should, contact your doctor or pharmacist. The effects of overdose that might be expected include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and headache.
If you forget or cannot use Sondelbay at your usual time, use it as soon as possible on that day. Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Do not use more than one injection in the same day. Do not try to make up for a missed dose.
If you stop using Sondelbay: If you are considering stopping Sondelbay treatment, discuss this with your doctor. Your doctor will advise you and decide how long you should be treated with Sondelbay.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.