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Inserting the Cartridge System
Read these instructions carefully and in full before using your OptiClik®. If you are not able to follow all the instructions completely on your own, use OptiClik® only if you have help from a person who is able to follow the instructions. Hold the pen as shown below. The word "OptiClik®" must be readable to the left of the digital dose display to ensure the correct reading of the dose.

If you do not follow these instructions completely, you may get too much or too little insulin.

Do not shake the Cartridge System before use. You should look at the solution in the Cartridge System before inserting it into OptiClik®. If the solution is cloudy, slightly colored, or has particles in it, do not use the Cartridge System.
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Make sure that the Dosage Knob is pushed in. The cartridge will not go in if the knob is not in this position.

Hold the pen body with the Cartridge Release Button facing up.
inserting cartridge system into pen
Check the label on your Cartridge System to make sure you have the correct insulin. Insert the Cartridge System straight into the pen. If you meet resistance, slightly raise and rotate the Cartridge System and click it to lock it into place. Do not force it.
proper insertion of cartridge system
To make sure that the Cartridge System clicked into place properly, try to gently pull out the cartridge. It should not come out. Make sure you do not press the Cartridge Release Button during or after this check.


Do not store the OptiClik® pen (with or without the Cartridge System inserted) in a refrigerator! Refrigerating the reusable Pen Body may damage the electronic function of the pen.


Please click here for Important Safety Information for Lantus® (insulin glargine [rDNA origin] injection) and Apidra® (insulin glulisine [rDNA origin] injection).

Please click here for Additional Important Information for Lantus® and Apidra®.
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US.GLA.08.05.040      Last Update: May 2008