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Taltz ® (ixekizumab)
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Taltz Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)
Taltz® (ixekizumab): Air bubbles
Air bubbles in the pre-filled pen and the pre-filled syringe are normal. They will not harm the user or affect the dose.
Further
information
It
is normal to sometimes see an air bubble / air bubbles in the Taltz
device. Taltz is injected under the skin (subcutaneous injection).
Air bubbles are not a problem in this type of injection. They will
not harm the user or affect the dose.1
The
air bubble is a normal part of the syringe manufacturing process for
Taltz devices.2
The
user should not try to remove or expel the air bubble in the device.
Removal of the air bubble before injecting is not necessary and not
recommended. Doing so can affect the dose.2
References
1.
Taltz EU Patient Information Leaflet – Instructions for Use,
Utrecht, The Netherlands: Eli Lilly Nederland B.V.
2.
Data on file, Eli Lilly and Company and/or one of its subsidiaries.
Date of Last Review:November 05, 2020
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