Watch the video for complete instructions on how to use Sogroya®

 

 

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* Sogroya® is available as a prefilled disposable pen in 3 colour-coded strengths:

  • 5 mg / 1.5 mL pen with a teal pen cap and dose button (shown above and below)
  • 10 mg / 1.5 mL pen with a yellow pen cap and dose button
  • 15 mg / 1.5 mL pen with a rubine red pen cap and dose button

Adapted from the Product Monograph.

 

  • Sogroya® is for use under the skin only
  • Do not share your Sogroya® FlexPro® pen and needles with another person
  • Do not use your pen without proper training from your doctor or nurse

 

  • Wash your hands with soap and water
  • Check the name, strength, and coloured label on your pen to make sure it contains the right product and the right strength
    • Using the wrong medicine could be harmful to your health
  • Pull off the pen cap
  • Turn the pen upside down once or twice to check that the Sogroya® inside is clear and colourless
    • If the Sogroya® looks cloudy, do not use the pen

 

 

 

  • Take a new disposable needle and tear off the paper tab
  • Push the needle straight onto the pen
    • Turn the needle clockwise until it is on tight
  • Always use a new needle for injection
    • This reduces the risk of contamination, infection, leakage of Sogroya®, and blocked needles leading to incorrect dosing
    • Never use a bent or damaged needle

 

 

 

  • Pull off the outer needle cap and keep it for later
    • You will need it after the injection to safely remove the needle from the pen
  • The needle is covered by two caps
    • You must remove both caps
    • If you forget to remove both caps, you will not inject any medicine

 

 


Adapted from the
Product Monograph.

  • Pull off the inner needle cap and dispose of it
    • If you try to put it back on, you may accidentally stick yourself with the needle
    • A drop of Sogroya® may appear at the needle tip
      • This is normal, but you still need to check the flow with each new pen

  • If your pen is already in use, go to step 3
  • Before using a new pen, check the flow to make sure Sogroya® can flow through the pen and needle
  • Turn the dose selector clockwise one tick mark to select 0.025 mg (for the 5 mg pen), 0.05 mg (for the 10 mg pen), or 0.1 mg (for the 15 mg pen)
    • You may hear a faint click

 

 

 

 

  • One tick mark equals 0.025 mg in the dose counter (for the 5 mg pen), 0.05 mg (for the 10 mg pen), and 0.1 mg (for the 15 mg pen)

 

 

 

 

 

  • Hold the pen with the needle pointing up
    • Press and hold the dose button until the dose counter returns to “0”
    • The “0” must line up with the dose pointer

 

 



Adapted from the
Product Monograph.

  • Check that a drop of Sogroya® appears at the needle tip
  • If no Sogroya® appears, repeat step 2 up to 6 times
    • If you still do not see a drop of Sogroya®, change the needle
    • Remove the needle as described in step 5 and repeat steps 1 and 2
  • Do not use the pen if a drop of Sogroya® still does not appear after repeating step 2

 

  • To start, check that the dose counter is set at “0”
  • Turn the dose selector clockwise to select the dose you need

What if there’s not enough Sogroya® left to select a full dose?

 

 

 

  • The dose counter shows the dose in mg
  • Always use the dose pointer to select the exact dose
    • Do not count pen clicks
    • Do not use the pen scale

 

 

 

 


Adapted from the
Product Monograph.

  • If you select the wrong dose, you can turn the dose selector clockwise or counterclockwise to the correct dose
  • The pen clicks sound and feel differently when the dose selector is turned clockwise, counterclockwise, or if you accidentally force it past the number of mg left

 

  • Insert the needle into your skin as your doctor or nurse has shown you
  • Make sure you can see the dose counter
    • Do not cover it with your fingers
    • This could block the injection
  • Remember to change the injection site every week 

 

 

 

  • Press and hold down the dose button until the dose counter shows “0”

 

 

 

  • Keep pressing the dose button with the needle in your skin and slowly count to 6
    • The “0” must line up with the dose pointer
    • You may hear or feel a click
  • If “0” does not appear in the dose counter after continuously pressing the dose button, your needle or pen may be blocked or damaged

What if “0” does not appear after completing the injection?

 

 

Adapted from the
Product Monograph.

 

  • Carefully remove the needle from your skin
    • If blood appears at the injection site, press lightly
    • Do not rub the area
  • You may see a drop of Sogroya® at the needle tip after injecting
    • This is normal and does not affect your dose

 

  • Insert the needle tip into the outer needle cap on a flat surface without touching the needle or the outer needle cap

 

 

 

  • Once the needle is covered, carefully push on the outer needle cap completely

 

 

 

  • Unscrew the needle and dispose of it carefully as instructed by your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or local authorities
  • Always dispose of the needle after each injection
    • When the pen is empty, throw it away without a needle on as instructed by your doctor, nurse, pharmacist or local authorities
    • The pen cap and the empty carton can be disposed of in your household trash

 

 



Adapted from the
Product Monograph.

 

  • Put the pen cap on your pen after each use to protect Sogroya® from direct light
  • Do not try to put the inner needle cap back on
    • You may stick yourself with the needle
  • Always remove the needle from your pen immediately after each injection
    • This reduces the risk of contamination, infection, leakage of Sogroya®, and blocked needles leading to incorrect dosing

 

  • The pen scale shows you approximately how much Sogroya® is left in your pen.

 

 

 

To see how much Sogroya® is left, use the dose counter:

  • Turn the dose selector clockwise until the dose counter stops
  • You can select a maximum dose of 2 mg (for the 5 mg pen), 4 mg (for the 10 mg pen), and 8 mg (for the 15 mg pen)
  • If it shows “2”, at least 2 mg are left in your pen (for the 5 mg pen)
    • For the 10 mg pen, if it shows “4”, at least 4 mg are left in your pen
    • For the 15 mg pen, if it shows “8”, at least 8 mg are left in your pen
  • If the dose counter stops at “1.2”, only 1.2 mg are left in your pen  

It is not possible to select a larger dose than the amount of mg left in your pen. If you need more Sogroya® than you have left in your pen, you can use a new pen or split your dose between your current pen and a new pen.

 

Only split your dose if trained or advised by your doctor or nurse. Use a calculator to plan the doses as instructed.

 

Be very careful to calculate correctly to avoid medication error. If you are not sure how to split your dose using two pens, then select and inject the dose you need with a new pen.

If no Sogroya® appears at the needle tip, your needle may be blocked or damaged. Remove the needle as described in step 5 and repeat steps 1 and 2.
If Sogroya® still does not appear after changing the needle, your pen may be defective. Do not use the pen.

In this case, the needle or pen may be blocked or damaged, meaning you have not received any Sogroya® even though the dose counter has moved from the original dose that you have set. Remove the needle as described in step 5 and repeat steps 1 to 4.

Be careful not to drop your pen or knock it against hard surfaces. Do not expose your pen to dust, dirt, liquid, or direct light.

 

Do not try to refill your pen—pens are prefilled and must be disposed of when empty.

 

Learn more about how to store your pen.

If you drop your pen or think that something is wrong with it, attach a new disposable needle and check the flow before you inject (see steps 1 and 2). 

 

If your pen has been dropped, check the cartridge. If the cartridge is cracked, do not use the pen. Do not try to repair your pen or pull it apart.

Do not wash, soak, or lubricate your pen. You can clean your pen with a mild detergent on a moistened cloth.