Product Details:
- Brand Name: Levemir FlexPen
- Form: Prefilled insulin pen
- Insulin Concentration: 100 IU/mL
- Active Ingredient: Insulin detemir (long-acting)
- Pen Volume: 3 mL per pen
- Administration Route: Subcutaneous injection
How It Works:
- Provides steady, long-acting blood sugar control for up to 24 hours
- No pronounced peak, reducing the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
- Can be taken once or twice daily, depending on medical advice
Who Should Use It?
- People with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
- Patients requiring long-acting, basal insulin for all-day glucose control
- Those preferring a convenient, prefilled insulin pen
Usage Instructions:
- Inject once daily or twice daily as directed by your doctor
- Administer subcutaneously (abdomen, thigh, or upper arm)
- Rotate injection sites to prevent skin thickening or irritation
- Do not mix with other insulin in the same injection
- Dispose of the pen after use (do not refill)
Warnings & Precautions:
- Monitor blood sugar levels regularly
- Risk of hypoglycemia if overdosed or if meals are skipped
- Do not use if the insulin appears cloudy or discolored
- Store unopened pens in the refrigerator (2–8°C) (Do not freeze)
- In-use pens can be kept at room temperature (below 30°C) for up to 42 days