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Welcome to this guide,

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which sets out the correct use
of the Hukyndra single-use pre-filled syringe.

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The syringe is made up of three parts:
needle, finger grip and plunger.

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Let’s see how it works.

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Hukyndra should be stored
in its original packaging

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in a refrigerator at a temperature
of 2 to 8°C.

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If needed
(whilst travelling, for example),

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you may also store Hukyndra at
room temperature - up to 25°C - for up to 14 days.

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First, take Hukyndra out
of the refrigerator.

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Remove the syringe from
the packaging;

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make sure that the product is in date

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by checking the expiry date on the label

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and verify that the liquid in the syringe

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is clear and colourless.

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Leave the syringe at room temperature
for 15 to 30 minutes before injecting.

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Importantly:

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Do not remove the grey needle cover;

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do not warm Hukyndra

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and do not use the pre-filled syringe

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if the liquid inside has been frozen.

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Place everything on a clean surface:
the syringe, an alcohol swab,

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a cotton ball or gauze pad and
a puncture-resistant sharps disposal container.

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Wash and dry your hands carefully.

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Begin by choosing an injection site.

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The injection site should be at least 3cms away
from your previous injection site

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and can be on the front of your thigh
or on your abdomen,

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at least 5cms from your navel.

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Wipe clean the injection site with the alcohol swab

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using a circular motion.

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Importantly,

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do not inject through clothes,

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and do not inject into skin that is sore, bruised,

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red, hard, scarred, has stretchmarks, or areas with psoriasis.

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Hold the pre-filled syringe
in one hand and,

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with the other hand, gently pull the needle cover
straight off and discard it.

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Do not touch the needle with your fingers
and do not let it come into contact with anything.

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It’s normal to see a drop of liquid
at the end of the needle.

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Hold the body of the pre-filled syringe in one hand
between the thumb and index finger,

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like a pencil, being careful not to pull back
on the plunger at any time.

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With your other hand, gently pinch the area
of cleaned skin at the injection site and hold it firmly.

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Now insert the needle into the skin at a 45° angle
using a quick, dart-like motion.

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Once the needle is in,
let go of the skin.

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Slowly push the plunger all the way in
until all of the liquid has been injected

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and the pre-filled syringe is empty.

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Lift your finger from the plunger
and let it move up slowly,

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retracting from the site
into the needle guard.

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Please note that the needle will not retract unless
all the liquid has been injected.

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Speak to your healthcare provider if you think
you have not had a full dose.

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It’s normal to see a spring around the plunger rod
after the needle has retracted.

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After completing the injection,

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place a cotton ball or gauze pad on
the skin at the injection site without rubbing.

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Slight bleeding at the injection site is normal.

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Put the used needles, syringes,
and sharps

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into a sharps disposal container
straight away after use.

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The needle cover, alcohol swab,

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cotton ball or gauze pad and packaging

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may be placed in your household rubbish.