Insulin Regular (U-100) Vials

• It is used to lower blood sugar in patients with high blood sugar (diabetes).

• If you have an allergy to insulin or any other part of this medicine (insulin regular vials).
• If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
• If you have low blood sugar.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine (insulin regular vials) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• It is given as a shot into a muscle, vein, or into the fatty part of the skin.
• Some brands of this medicine (insulin regular vials) must not be used in an insulin pump unless your doctor tells you to. If you will be using an insulin pump, check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if your brand may be used in a pump.
• If you are using this medicine in a pump, be sure you know how to use it. Follow what your doctor has told you or read the package insert. Change the drug and parts of the pump when you have been told.
• If you will be giving yourself the shot, your doctor or nurse will teach you how to give the shot.
• Follow how to use as you have been told by the doctor or read the package insert.
• Take within 30 minutes of a meal.
• Move the site where you give the shot with each shot.
• Do not give into red or irritated skin.
• Do not use if the solution is cloudy, leaking, or has particles.
• Do not use if solution changes color.
• Throw away needles in a needle/sharp disposal box. Do not reuse needles or other items. When the box is full, follow all local rules for getting rid of it. Talk with a doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
• Do not use out dated insulin.
• Do not draw into a syringe and store for future use.
• Keep using this medicine (insulin regular vials) as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well.
• Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
• Be sure you know what to do if you do not eat as much as normal or if you skip a meal.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Be sure you know what to do if you forget to take a dose
• If you are not sure what to do if you miss a dose, call your doctor.

• Store unopened containers in a refrigerator. Do not freeze.
• You may store unopened containers at room temperature. If you store at room temperature, be sure you know how long the product is good for. Ask the doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• After opening, be sure you know how long the product is good for and how to store it. Ask the doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• Protect from light.
• Do not use if it has been frozen.
• Protect opened containers from heat.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.