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Step-by-step guide for the SymlinPen™ 60

The SymlinPen™ 60 allows you to select a dose of 15, 30, 45, or 60 micrograms (or "mcg" for short). Your healthcare provider will tell you what dose to take and when to take it.

Important point about using the SymlinPen™
Never withdraw SYMLIN from the SymlinPen™ into a syringe. This could result in a higher dose than intended because the SYMLIN in the Pen is a different strength than the SYMLIN in the vial.

Your local pharmacy can fill your prescription for your SymlinPen™ and needles. Before having your prescription filled, remember to check that your healthcare provider has given you a prescription for both the SymlinPen™ and pen needles.

SYMLIN is an injectable medicine for adults with type 2 and type 1 diabetes to control blood sugar. It is always used with insulin to help lower blood sugar during the 3 hours after meals. SYMLIN is used with insulin to lower blood sugar but your blood sugar may drop too low (severe hypoglycemia), especially if you have type 1 diabetes. You must use SYMLIN exactly as prescribed. Nausea is the most common side effect with SYMLIN. When you start taking SYMLIN, it is important to follow your healthcare provider's directions. Only your healthcare provider can decide what changes you need to make to your diabetes treatment plan to reduce your chance of very low blood sugar, which is also called severe hypoglycemia. Never mix SYMLIN and insulin.

Please see the SYMLIN Medication Guide and Important Patient Safety Information, including information about the risk of severe low blood sugar.