AVONEX AVOSTARTGRIP Instructions For Use Manual - Page 9

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After the AVONEX injection:

Do not recap the needle. Recapping the needle can lead to a needle stick injury.

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Throw away the used AVONEX prefilled syringes, AVOSTARTGRIP devices, and

needles in a sharps container or some type of hard plastic or metal container with a

screw cap such as a detergent bottle or coffee can. Check with your healthcare

provider about the right way to throw away the container. There may be local or

state laws about how to throw away used AVONEX prefilled syringes,

AVOSTARTGRIP devices, and needles. Do not throw away used AVONEX prefilled

syringes, AVOSTARTGRIP devices, and needles in household trash or recycling

bins.

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After 2 hours, check the injection site for redness, swelling or tenderness. If you

have a skin reaction and it does not clear up in a few days, contact your healthcare

provider.

General information about the safe and effective use of AVONEX

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Always use a new AVONEX prefilled syringe, AVOSTARTGRIP device, and needle

for each injection. Do not re-use your AVONEX prefilled syringe, AVOSTARTGRIP

device, or needles.

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Do not share your AVONEX prefilled syringe, AVOSTARTGRIP device, or needles.

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Keep the AVONEX prefilled syringe, AVOSTARTGRIP device, and needles out of

the reach of children.

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You can use the table below to keep track of your weekly injections.

This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.