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Syringe Inspection Instruction

Please follow these 4-step instructions to carefully inspect the Diastat® AcuDial™ (diazepam rectal gel) syringe for any cracks. Be careful not to fully remove the cap from the syringe during inspection.


Step 1: Holding syringe in one hand with large end of oval pointing up and down. Place index finger in contact with cap to apply counter force when cap is opened.


Step 2: Using the opposite hand grasp the cap firmly with your index finger applying pressure to seal pin to hold it in place.


Step 3: Apply downward force with your thumb to create an opening 2/8’ to 3/8’ to view base of syringe tip and inspect for crack. Adjust angle to give best view of syringe tip.


Step 4: While maintaining pressure on the seal pin apply an upward force to close the cap. Rotate the syringe 180 degrees and repeat steps 3 and 4.


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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

DIASTAT® AcuDial™ (diazepam rectal gel) is a gel formulation of diazepam intended for rectal administration in the management of selected, refractory patients with epilepsy, on stable regimens of AEDs, who require intermittent use of diazepam to control bouts of increased seizure activity for patients 2 years and older.

In clinical trials with DIASTAT®, the most frequent side effect was somnolence (23%). Less frequent adverse events reported were dizziness, headache, pain, vasodilation, diarrhea, ataxia, euphoria, incoordination, asthma, rash, abdominal pain, nervousness and rhinitis (1%-5%). Please see full DIASTAT AcuDial Prescribing Information.