Suggest Remedy After Accidentally Leaving Forteo Pen Outside The Refrigerator

Posted on Sat, 19 Sep 2015

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Question : I accidently left my Forteo pen out of the refrigerator overnight (8 hrs.) Is it still safe to use?

Answered by Dr. Praveen (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Feel free to reach the helpline

Detailed Answer:
Hello madam.Thanks for your query.

If the FORTEO delivery device has been left out of the refrigerator, do not throw the delivery device
away. Place the delivery device back in the refrigerator and call XXXXXXX XXXXXXX and Company at 0-000-
000000.

I am sure that they will help you to action further.

Regards
Dr.Praveen

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Praveen (1 hour later)

As I said, I ALREADY called that toll free phone # & they are CLOSED for the weekend! Do I not take it now for 2 days???

Answered by Dr. Praveen (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly use another pen, else check the solution

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your quick revert.

I would recommend to use it if there is no change in the appearance solution in the cartridge.

Just in case if you are not able to see the inside of the pen then I were to use a new pen after replacing the current one back in the refrigerator.You may action once the customer care resumes it function.

According to me customer care's opinion is very important to use devices (especially pen's) as per their instructions.

Regards
Dr.Praveen

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T