(epoetin alfa-epbx)
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How should I dispose of the vials, syringes, and needles?
How should I dispose of the vials, syringes, and needles?
Do not reuse the single-dose vials, syringes, or needles. Throw away the vials, syringes, and needles as instructed by your healthcare provider or by following these steps:
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- Do not throw the vials, syringes, or needles in the household trash or recycle.
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- Do not put the needle cover back on the needle.
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- Place all used needles and syringes in a puncture-proof disposable container with a lid. Do not use glass or clear plastic containers, or any container that will be recycled or returned to a store.
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- Keep the puncture-proof disposable container out of the reach of children.
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- When the puncture-proof disposable container is full, tape around the cap or lid to make sure the cap or lid does not come off. Throw away the puncture-proof disposable container as instructed by your healthcare provider. There may be special state and local laws for disposing of used needles and syringes. Do not throw the puncture-proof disposable container in the household trash. Do not recycle.
Keep RETACRIT and all medicines out of reach of children.
These Instructions for Use have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company, Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA
US License No. 1974
Distributed by Pfizer Labs, a division of Pfizer Inc., New York, NY 10001 USA
LAB-0828-6.0
Revised: 4/2023
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