Novorapid Flexpen Insulin, 100 IU/ml

Product Details:

• Brand Name: NovoRapid FlexPen
• Form: Prefilled insulin pen
• Insulin Concentration: 100 IU/mL
• Volume per Pen: 3 mL
• Active Ingredient: Insulin aspart (rapid-acting insulin)
• Administration Route: Subcutaneous injection

How It Works:

• Rapid onset: Starts working within 10-20 minutes after injection.
• Peak effect: The insulin peaks 1 to 3 hours after injection.
• Duration: The effect lasts for 3 to 5 hours, helping control post-meal blood sugar spikes.
• Quick acting: It is ideal for controlling blood sugar after meals and correcting high blood sugar levels between meals.

Who Should Use It?

• People with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes who require rapid-acting insulin.
• Patients who need immediate insulin coverage to control blood sugar levels, particularly after meals.
• Those using a prefilled insulin pen for easy and accurate dosing.

Usage Instructions:

• Inject immediately before a meal or within 15 minutes after starting a meal.
• Administer subcutaneously (abdomen, thigh, or upper arm).
• Rotate injection sites to avoid skin thickening or irritation.
• Do not mix NovoRapid with other insulins in the same injection.
• Dispose of the pen after use (do not refill).

Warnings & Precautions:

• Regularly monitor blood sugar levels to adjust insulin dosage.
• Risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) if insulin is overdosed or meals are skipped.
• Do not use if the insulin appears cloudy or discolored.
• Store unopened pens in the refrigerator (2–8°C).
• In-use pens can be kept at room temperature (below 30°C) for up to 4 weeks.