How do i prime the gonal f pen before the first use?

How do I prime the Gonal-f Pen before the first injection?

Prime the Gonal-f Pen so the needle can deliver the correct medication dose and so you remove air from the system. The exact steps can vary by the specific Gonal-f pen model, so check your pen’s user instructions that come with your device.

In general, priming before the first use involves:
1) Attaching a new needle to the pen (using the needle instructions that came with your kit).
2) Setting the pen to the prescribed prime/dose amount shown in your pen instructions.
3) Holding the pen so the needle points upward.
4) Pressing the injection button until a drop of medication appears at the needle tip and the pen confirms the priming action is complete.
5) Removing the needle and/or preparing for the first scheduled dose exactly as your instructions state.

If your pen instructions include a specific “priming dose” number or a particular number of presses, follow that exact guidance.

What if the pen doesn’t show a drop at the needle tip?

If no drop appears after you prime:
- Recheck that the needle is properly attached.
- Confirm you followed the correct priming steps for your specific pen type/model.
- Do not inject until the medication is seen at the needle tip if the instructions tell you to prime first.

Your instructions may specify repeating priming once or more, or stopping and contacting the pharmacist/manufacturer if it still doesn’t work.

What do I do on the day of first use—after priming?

After priming:
- Use a new needle for each injection (do not reuse).
- Set the pen to your prescribed dose and inject using the technique your clinician instructed.
- Keep the needle in place for the amount of time stated in the pen directions so the full dose is delivered.

Safety and dosing notes to avoid problems

• Only use needles that are compatible with your exact Gonal-f pen.
  
• Don’t skip priming if your pen instructions say to do it before first use.
  
• If you notice leaking, unusual resistance, or persistent priming failure, stop and contact your clinic or pharmacist.
  
  If you tell me the exact model on your box or pen (for example, the specific “Gonal-f Pen” name/strength shown on it), I can tailor the priming steps to that model’s directions.