Product Details:
- Brand Name: Mixtard 30 Penfill
- Form: Cartridge (for insulin pens)
- Pack Size: 5 cartridges
- Volume per Cartridge: 3 mL
- Insulin Concentration: 100 IU/mL
- Composition:
- 30% Short-acting human insulin (soluble)
- 70% Intermediate-acting human insulin (isophane)
- Administration Route: Subcutaneous injection
How It Works:
- Short-acting insulin starts working within 30 minutes, peaks at 1.5–3.5 hours, and lasts up to 7–8 hours.
- Intermediate-acting insulin helps control blood sugar for a longer duration, peaking at 4–12 hours and lasting up to 24 hours.
Who Should Use It?
- People with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
- Patients needing both short- and intermediate-acting insulin
- Those using a compatible insulin pen device
Usage Instructions:
- Shake the cartridge gently before use (to mix the insulin properly)
- Inject 30 minutes before a meal
- Administer subcutaneously (abdomen, thigh, or upper arm)
- Rotate injection sites to avoid skin thickening
- Do not mix with other insulin in the same cartridge
Warnings & Precautions:
- Monitor blood sugar levels regularly
- Risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) if overdosed or if meals are skipped
- Do not use if the insulin appears lumpy or discolored
- Store unopened cartridges in the refrigerator (2–8°C)
- Opened cartridges can be kept at room temperature (below 30°C) for up to 4 weeks