Product Details:
- Brand Name: Humalog KwikPen
- Form: Prefilled insulin pen
- Pack Size: 5 prefilled pens
- Volume per Pen: 3 mL
- Insulin Concentration: 100 IU/mL
- Active Ingredient: Insulin lispro (rapid-acting)
- Administration Route: Subcutaneous injection
How It Works:
- Rapid onset: Starts working within 15 minutes
- Peak effect: 30–90 minutes after injection
- Duration: 3–5 hours
- Typically used right before meals or as directed by a doctor
Who Should Use It?
- People with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
- Patients needing fast-acting insulin for meal-time control
- Those preferring a convenient prefilled insulin pen
Usage Instructions:
- Inject within 15 minutes before a meal
- Administer subcutaneously (abdomen, thigh, or upper arm)
- Rotate injection sites to avoid skin thickening or irritation
- Do not mix with other insulin in the KwikPen
- Dispose of the pen after use (do not refill)
Warnings & Precautions:
- Regularly monitor blood sugar levels
- Risk of hypoglycemia if overdosed or if meals are skipped
- Do not use if the insulin appears cloudy or discolored
- Store unused pens in the refrigerator (2–8°C)
- In-use pens can be kept at room temperature (below 30°C) for up to 28 days