Glaritus Patient Counseling Information

The healthcare professional has decided that Wockhardt Disposable Insulin Pen is right for patients. Talk with the healthcare professional about proper injection technique before using Wockhardt Disposable Insulin Pen.
Read instructions carefully before using Wockhardt Disposable Insulin Pen. If patient is not able to follow all the instructions completely, seek help of registered medical practitioner.
Follow the instructions completely each time Wockhardt Disposable Insulin Pen is used to ensure that patient will get an accurate dose. If patient do not follow the instructions, patient may get too much or too little insulin, which may affect the blood glucose. Do not share Disposable Insulin Pen with other people, even if the needle has been changed. This may give other people a serious infection, or may get serious infection from them.
Wockhardt Disposable Insulin Pen is a disposable pen for the injection of insulin. Each Wockhardt Disposable Insulin Pen contains in total 300 units of insulin. Patient can set doses from 1 to 60 units in steps of 1 unit.
Important Information for Use of Disposable Pen: Always attach a new needle before each use.
Use 32G, 4mm needle with Wockhardt Disposable insulin pen.
Always perform the safety test before each injection.
The pen is for individual use. Do not share pen with anyone else.
If the injection is given by another person, special caution must be taken by the person to avoid accidental needle injury and transmission of infection.
Never use Wockhardt Disposable Insulin Pen if it is damaged or if not sure that it is working properly.
Always have a spare Wockhardt Disposable Insulin Pen in case Wockhardt Disposable Insulin Pen is lost or damaged.
Step 1. Check the insulin: A. The Recombinant Insulin Glargine (GLARITUS) Injection is contained in Wockhardt's Disposable Insulin Pen with Dark Blue Colour injection button.
B. Take off the pen cap.
C. Check the appearance of insulin. Recombinant Insulin Glargine (GLARITUS) Injection is a clear insulin solution. Do not use this Wockhardt Disposable Insulin Pen if the insulin solution is cloudy, colored or has particles.
Step 2. Attach the needle: Always use a new sterile needle for each injection. This helps prevent contamination, and potential needle blocks.
A. Wipe the Rubber Seal with alcohol.
B. Remove the protective seal from a new needle.
C. Line up the needle with the pen and keep it straight as patient will attach it (screw or push on, depending on the needle type).
If the needle is not kept straight while patient attaches it, it can damage the rubber seal and cause leakage, or break the needle.
Step 3. Perform a Safety Test: Always perform the Safety test before each injection.
Performing the safety test ensures in getting an accurate dose by: ensuring that pen and needle work properly; removing air bubbles.
A. Select a dose of 2 units by turning the dosage selector.
B. Take off the outer needle cap and keep it to remove the used needle after injection. Take off the inner needle cap and discard it.
C. Hold the pen with the needle pointing upwards.
D. Tap the insulin reservoir so that any air bubbles rise up towards the needle.
E. Press the injection button all the way in. Check if insulin comes out of the needle tip.
Patient may have to perform the safety test several times before insulin is seen.
If no insulin comes out, check for air bubbles and repeat the safety test two more times to remove them.
If still no insulin comes out, the needle may be blocked. Change the needle and try again.
If no insulin comes out after changing the needle, Wockhardt Disposable Insulin Pen may be damaged. Do not use this Wockhardt Disposable Insulin Pen.
Step 4. Select the Dose: Patient can set the dose in steps of 1 unit, from a minimum of 1 unit to a maximum of 60 units. If there is a need of dose greater than 60 units, patient should give it as two or more injections.
A. Check that the dose window shows "0" following the safety test.
B. Select required dose. If patient turn past dose, patient can turn back down.
Do not push the injection button while turning, as insulin will come out.
It is possible to set a dose larger than the amount of insulin left in the cartridge.
At the end of an injection, the number in the window should be '0'. If it is not, this is the amount of insulin patient did NOT receive. Remember this number and complete dose with a new Wockhardt Disposable Insulin Pen.
Step 5. Inject the Dose: A. Use the injection method as instructed by the healthcare professional.
B. Insert the needle into the skin.
C. Deliver the dose by pressing the injection button in all the way. The number in the dose window will return to "0" as injected.
D. Keep the injection button pressed all the way in. Slowly count to 10 before withdrawing the needle from the skin. This ensures that the full dose will be delivered.
Step 6. Remove and Discard the Needle: Always remove the needle after each injection and store Wockhardt Disposable Insulin Pen without a needle attached. This helps to prevent: Contamination and/or infection; Entry of air into the insulin reservoir and leakage of insulin, which can cause inaccurate dosing.
A. Put the outer needle cap back on the needle and use it to unscrew the needle from the pen. To reduce the risk of accidental needle injury, never replace the inner needle cap.
If the injection is given by another person, special caution must be taken by this person when removing and disposing the needle. Follow recommended safety measures for removal and disposal of needles (e.g. a one-handed capping technique) in order to reduce the risk of accidental needle injury and transmission of infectious diseases.
B. Dispose of the needle safely. Used needles should be placed in sharps containers (such as red biohazard containers), hard plastic containers (such as detergent bottles), or metal containers (such as an empty coffee can). Such containers should be sealed and disposed of properly.
If patients are giving an injection to a third person, patient should remove the needle in an approved manner to avoid needle-stick injuries.
C. Always put the pen cap back on the pen, then store the pen until next injection.
If Wockhardt Disposable Insulin Pen is in cool storage, take it out 1 to 2 hours before injecting to allow it to arrive at room temperature. Cold insulin is more painful to inject.
Storage Instructions: Keep Wockhardt Disposable Insulin Pen in cool storage (36°F-46°F [2°C-8°C]) until first use. Do not allow it to freeze.
Do not put it next to the freezer compartment of refrigerator, or next to a freezer pack.
Once Wockhardt Disposable Insulin Pen is out of cool storage, for use or as a spare, patient can use it for up to 28 days. During this time, it can be safely kept at room temperature up to 86°F (30°C). Do not use it after this time.
Wockhardt Disposable Insulin Pen in use must not be stored in a refrigerator.
Protect Wockhardt Disposable Insulin Pen from light.
Discard used Wockhardt Disposable Insulin Pen as required by local authorities.
Maintenance: Protect Wockhardt Disposable Insulin Pen from dust and dirt.
 Patient can clean the outside of Wockhardt Disposable Insulin Pen by wiping it with a damp cloth.
Do not soak, wash or lubricate the pen as this may damage it.
Wockhardt Disposable Insulin Pen is designed to work accurately and safely. It should be handled with care. Avoid situations where Wockhardt Disposable Insulin Pen might be damaged. If concerned that Wockhardt Disposable Insulin Pen may be damaged, use a new one.