Your quick guide to using NovoPen® 6 or NovoPen Echo® Plus
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Brand: Novo Nordisk
Prepare your NovoPen® 6 or NovoPen Echo® Plus
Follow these steps to prepare your insulin pen for use.
[Diagram: Visual guide showing the preparation steps for the NovoPen 6 or NovoPen Echo Plus. It includes illustrations for removing the cartridge holder, inserting a new cartridge, and attaching a new needle.]
Remove the cartridge holder
Pull off the pen cap. Twist off the cartridge holder. If the piston rod sticks out, push it in until it stops.
Insert new cartridge
Slide a new insulin cartridge into the cartridge holder with the threaded end first. Twist the cartridge holder back on.
Attach a new needle
Tear off the paper tab. Push the needle straight onto the pen and turn until tight. Pull off both needle caps, saving the outer needle cap.
Inject
Follow these steps for injecting your dose.
[Diagram: Visual guide for injecting with the NovoPen 6 or NovoPen Echo Plus. It shows testing insulin flow, selecting a dose, and injecting the dose, including a visual cue to count slowly.]
Test the insulin flow
Select 2 units and press the dose button until the dose counter shows 0. The test is complete when insulin squirts and there is no gap between the piston rod head and the piston.
Select your dose
Pull out the dose button. Ensure the dose counter shows 0. Turn the dose button to select the required dose.
Inject your dose
Insert the needle. Press the dose button until the dose counter shows 0. Count slowly to 6 [wait 1-2-3-4-5-6] before removing the needle. Safely remove and dispose of the needle. Replace the pen cap.
Check your last dose
Learn how to check the details of your last injection.
[Diagram: Visual guide for checking the last dose recorded by the NovoPen 6 or NovoPen Echo Plus. It shows pulling out the dose button, pushing it back in to view memory, and an example of the dose memory display.]
Pull out the dose button
Ensure the dose counter shows 0 before starting.
Push the dose button back in
The dose memory will now display the details of your last dose.
Read your dose memory
The display shows the units injected and the time elapsed since injection. For example: 12 units injected 1 hour, 52 minutes, and 3 seconds ago.
Keep a personal injection log
If you have a smartphone, tablet, personal computer, or blood glucose monitor that supports Near Field Communication (NFC) [?], you can easily transfer your insulin dosing information from your pen to your device. Download a compatible app or software to read and display this information. The NFC location may vary by phone model.
Product Information
NovoPen® 6 or NovoPen Echo® Plus must be prescribed by your healthcare provider.
NovoPen® 6 & NovoPen Echo® Plus are intended for patients who have been prescribed a Novo Nordisk® insulin cartridge.
Dose Capacity:
| Product | Maximum Dose | Dose Increments |
|---|---|---|
| NovoPen® 6 | 60 units | 1 unit |
| NovoPen Echo® Plus | 30 units | 0.5 units |
