A subcutaneous injection is done with a small insulin size needle. It is a painless injection.
This guide explains how to administer your subcutaneous injection, using either a push-off or twist-off vial. Always follow your doctor’s instructions.
🧼 WHAT YOU NEED
BIOV8 medication vial
Syringe with needle
Alcohol swabs
Sharps disposal container
Clean hands & flat surface
🧪 STEP 1: PREPARE THE VIAL
Push-Off Vial
Flip off the plastic cap
Do not remove the rubber seal
Clean rubber top with alcohol swab
Aluminium Cap
Locate the Perforated Ring
Use a Fingernail to Loosen the Ring
Remove Only the Inner Foil
Clean exposed rubber top with alcohol swab
💉 STEP 2: DRAW UP YOUR DOSE
Push in the air
Insert needle into vial’s rubber seal
Pull back plunger to draw air equal to your dose
Invert vial
Slowly draw the required dose
Check for air bubbles — flick gently to remove
🩹 STEP 3: INJECT UNDER THE SKIN
Choose an area:
Lower abdomen (avoid 5 cm around belly button)
Outer thigh as long as you can obtain a fold of skin between your thumb and index finger
Top of buttocks
Wipe skin with alcohol swab
Pinch a fold of skin
Insert needle at a 45° angle (or 90° if shorter needle)
Inject slowly and steadily
Remove needle and release skin
Apply light pressure with the alcohol swab you used to clean
Dispose of syringe in a sharps bin
Swab area to clean site of injection
✅ AFTERCARE
Mild redness or tenderness is normal
Contact us if you experience:
Persistent swelling or pain
Bleeding that happens each time you inject
Signs of infection (redness, warmth, swelling and pain)
Any reaction related to the medication
🔁 Repeat dosing as prescribed.
📞 Questions? Contact the BIOV8 support team anytime.
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