How to use your Metoject® PEN
The following video explains the different steps of the self injection process.
If you have not received training on using your Metoject® PEN, please contact your healthcare professional. You should not try to inject with Metoject® PEN unless you have received training.
Metoject® PEN key features
Metoject® PEN Administration Guidelines
Click below to view the adult or parent and child administration guidelines.
Metoject® PEN Indications1
Metoject® PEN is indicated for the treatment of:
- Active rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients
- Polyarthritic forms of severe, active juvenile idiopathic arthritis, when the response to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has been inadequate
- Moderate to severe psoriasis in adult patients who are candidates for systemic therapy, and severe psoriatic arthritis in adults
- Mild to moderate Crohn’s disease either alone or in combination with corticosteroids in adult patients refractory or intolerant to thiopurines
Metoject® PEN must only be used once a week
Adverse events should be reported. Reporting forms and information can be found at yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk
Adverse events should also be reported to medac drug safety at: drugsafety@medac.de
Ordering Metoject® PEN
Metoject® PEN is available from Alliance Healthcare
| Dose | 7.5mg | 10mg | 12.5mg | 15mg | 17.5mg | 20mg | 22.5mg | 25mg | 27.5mg | 30mg |
| Pip code | 387-1605 | 387-1613 | 387-1621 | 387-1639 | 387-1647 | 387-1662 | 387-1670 | 387-1688 | 387-1696 | 387-1704 |
| EAN code | 4037353000674 | 4037353000681 | 4037353001213 | 4037353001060 | 4037353001220 | 4037353001169 | 4037353002708 | 4037353001190 | 4037353006133 | 4037353001206 |
Contact Us
For more information, please contact medac Pharma:
Tel: +44 (0)1786 458086
Email: info@medacpharma.co.uk
Web: medacpharma.co.uk
medac Pharma LLP
Scion House
Stirling University Innovation Park
Stirling
FK9 4NF
Medicines Information
For enquiries about Metoject® PEN, please contact the Medicines Information Department at medac Pharma.
Tel: +44 (0)1786 458086
Email: info@medacpharma.co.uk
Our normal enquiry service is available from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. However, we do offer an emergency service outside these hours for urgent enquiries.
References
- Metoject® PEN Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)
- EU Council Directive 2010/32/EU on the prevention of sharps injuries in the hospital and healthcare secto
- Data on file