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Step 5: Injecting BETASERON

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Using a circular motion, clean the injection site with an alcohol prep pad, starting at the injection site and moving

outward.

Let the skin area air dry.

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Remove the cap from the needle.

Hold the syringe like a pencil or dart in 1 hand.

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Gently pinch the skin around the site with the thumb and forefinger of the other hand

(See Figure K).

Insert the

needle straight up and down into your skin at a 90° angle with a quick, dart-like motion.

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Slowly push the plunger all the way in until the syringe is empty

(See Figure L).

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Remove the needle from the skin. Place a dry cotton ball or gauze pad over the injection site.

Gently massage

the injection site for a few moments with the dry cotton ball or gauze pad.

Throw away the syringe in your

puncture-proof disposal container.

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Optional Use of BETACONNECT Autoinjector:

You may also give BETASERON by using the BETACONNECT autoinjector. You should get help with training on

the use of the BETACONNECT autoinjector from a healthcare provider before using it for the first time. The

BETACONNECT autoinjector should only be used with the syringes that come in the BETASERON packaging.

See the Instructions for Use that come with the BETACONNECT autoinjector. For more information, call

BETAPLUS, the BETASERON patient support program, at 1-800-788-1467.