Indications & Uses
Follow the injection technique your doctor or other health care professional has recommended for the insulin pen and needle. Press the push-button in fully to inject, and keep it pressed down while the medicine is being discharged. Once all of it has been discharged, wait for 6 seconds and then pull the pen needle out slowly. During those 6 seconds you can either keep the push-button pressed or let it go.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Pen Preparation or Changing Cartridge
With the insulin pen in hand, start by removing the pen cap. Turn the cartridge sleeve to take it off. If the cartridge is empty, remove it. Put the new cartridge into the cartridge sleeve and push the threaded rod back completely. Then turn the cartridge sleeve to attach it to the housing.
Attach Pen Needle
Pull off the peel foil. Twist the pen needle onto the cartridge sleeve and check that it is attached correctly. Remove the outer needle protective cap, but keep it, because you will need it to remove the pen needle safely and dispose of it after use. Remove the inner needle protective cap and dispose of it.
Priming / Function Check
Dial the test dose by turning the dosage knob clockwise (not less than 2 units). For the function check, hold the pen pointing upwards and gently tap the cartridge sleeve so that the air can rise to the top. Press the push-button. A few drops of insulin must come out of the pen needle tip.
Remove pen needle after each injection
Carefully attach the outer needle protective cap on the pen needle. Twist off the pen needle and dispose of it correctly, following the advice of your physician and/or health care professional.
Side Effects
Side-effect information is not available for this brand yet.
Storage
Store and handle your insulin needles and cartridges as the instructions for use tell you. Put the pen cap back on after every use. Keep the Pen in its pen pouch, and take the pen needle off before you put it away.
Use and store the Pen at room temperature, at or below 30°C. Handle it with care and protect it from water, dust and moisture. To clean it, a damp cloth is enough. Don't use alcohol, other solvents or cleaning agents. Never put the Pen into water, because this could damage it.
Common questions about BioPen
What is BioPen Insulin Device?
BioPen Insulin Device is a medicine that contains Insulin device & needle. It is made by Advanced Chemical Industries PLC.
What is BioPen used for?
Follow the injection technique your doctor or other health care professional has recommended for the insulin pen and needle. Press the push-button in fully to inject, and keep it pressed down while the medicine is being discharged.
How should I store BioPen?
Store and handle your insulin needles and cartridges as the instructions for use tell you. Put the pen cap back on after every use.
Do I need a prescription for BioPen?
BioPen is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.