The information contained within this web site is appropriate for U.S. Health Care Professionals only. Follow each of the 10 steps outlined in this instruction manual to ensure complete saturation of the powder and its uniform suspension prior to deep intragluteal injection. Ensure that the powder is completely suspended at the time of injection. Please note that general dosage guidelines recommend beginning with the 20-mg dose . Also, before administering the product, check the package to see that the required contents are intact.
Depot requires refrigeration.
This may take from 30 to 60 minutes. Remember, however, that after preparation of the suspension, the drug must be administered immediately. This may include temporary storage areas that become hot, such as warehouses or car interiors. You will find that there are a few instructions that are critically important in preparing this product. Note that the needle will not touch the bottom of the vial and therefore you will not be able to draw up all of the suspension.