Winsulin-N/Winsulin-30/70/Winsulin-R

Winsulin-N/Winsulin-30/70/Winsulin-R Caution For Usage

insulin regular

insulin human, isophane

Manufacturer:

Wockhardt Limited

Distributor:

Berlin Pharm

Marketer:

Berlin Pharm
Full Prescribing Info
Caution For Usage
Instruction for Use: Winsulin-N/Winsulin-30/70: Cartridge: 1. Disinfect the rubber surface of the insulin cartridge with alcohol. Insert the cartridge in the Pen as shown in the Insulin Pen instruction manual. Before inserting the cartridge, inspect the cartridge of Winsulin-N/Winsulin-30/70 after removing from the sealed pack for any crystallization, clumping or discolouration. If present, discard and use a new cartridge.
2. Before inserting the cartridge into the Insulin Pen, roll it between the palms at least 10 times.
Then hold the cartridge at one end and move between position "A" to position "B" slowly so that the glass ball travels from one end of the cartridge to the other end.
This must be done at least 10 times until the liquid appears uniformly cloudy or milky. Discard the cartridge if clumps are seen after mixing.
3. If the cartridge is already inside the Insulin Pen, turn the Pen up and down gently at least 10 times until the liquid appears uniformly cloudy or milky. This has to be done before each injection.
4. After attaching the needle, dial 2 units on the dose selector to remove any air that may be inside the needle.
5. Wash hands and clean the skin with alcohol where the injection is to be made.
6. With one hand, lightly pinch up the skin, insert the needle as advised by the doctor or educator. Push and hold the release button of the Pen, Count to 10 and pull out the needle. Do not massage the area as this may cause back leakage of insulin.
7. Dispose off the needle in the recommended way.
Vial: It is important to use a syringe that is marked for the desired strength is U-100 insulin preparations. Failure to use the proper syringe can lead to a mistake in dosage, causing serious problems such as severe hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.
1. Wash hands carefully. Shake or roll Winsulin-N/Winsulin-30/70 Insulin vial 10 times to completely mix the insulin.
2. Inspect the vial. Winsulin-N/Winsulin-30/70 should appear uniformly cloudy or milky. The insulin injection should not be used if there is anything unusual in appearance.
3. When using a new vial, flip off the plastic protective cap, but do not remove the stopper. The tip of the vial should be wiped with an alcohol swab.
4. Draw air into the syringe equal to the insulin dose.
5. Insert needle into vial through rubber top and push plunger to empty the air into the vial.
6. Turn the bottle and syringe upside down. Hold the bottle and syringe firmly in the hand and shake gently. Making sure that the tip of the needle is in the liquid, withdraw the correct dose of insulin into the syringe.
7. Before removing the needle from the vial, check the insulin syringe for air bubbles, which reduce the amount of insulin in it. If bubbles are present, hold the insulin straight up and tap its side until the bubbles float to the top. Push them out with the plunger and withdraw the correct dose again.
8. Lightly pinch up the skin, holding the syringe like a pencil.
9. Insert the needle into the skin and push the plunger slowly. Make sure that the needle is all the way in.10. Wait for 5 seconds and pull out the syringe. Do not rub the area.
Winsulin-R: Cartridge: 1. Disinfect the rubber surface of the insulin cartridge with alcohol. Insert the cartridge in the Pen as shown in the Insulin Pen instruction manual. Before inserting the cartridge, inspect the cartridge of Winsulin-R after removing from the sealed pack for any crystallization, clumping or discolouration. If present, discard and use a new cartridge.
2. After attaching the needle, dial 2 units on the dose selector to remove any air that may be inside the needle.
3. Wash hands and clean the skin with alcohol where the injection is to be made.
4. With one hand, lightly pinch up the skin; insert the needle as advised by a doctor or educator. Push and hold the release button of the Pen, count to 10 and pull out the needle. Do not massage the area as this may cause back leakage of insulin.
5. Dispose off the needle in the recommended way.
Vial: It is important to use a syringe that is marked for the desired strength, for U-100 insulin preparations. Failure to use the proper syringe can lead to a mistake in dosage, causing serious problems such as severe hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.
1. When using a new vial, flip off the plastic protective cap, but do not remove the stopper. The tip of the vial should be wiped with an alcohol swab.
2. Draw air into the syringe equal to the insulin dose.
3. Insert needle into vial through rubber top and push plunger to empty the air into the vial.
4. Turn the bottle and syringe upside down. Hold the bottle and syringe firmly in hand and shake gently. Making sure that the tip of the needle is in the liquid, withdraw the correct dose of insulin into the syringe.
5. Before removing the needle from the vial, check the insulin syringe for air bubbles, which reduce the amount of insulin in it. If bubbles are present, hold the insulin straight up and tap its side until the bubbles float to the top. Push them out with the plunger and withdraw the correct dose again.
6. Lightly pinch up the skin, holding the syringe like a pencil.
7. Insert the needle into the skin and push the plunger slowly. Make sure that the needle is all the way in.
8. Wait for 5 seconds and pull out the syringe. Do not rub the area.
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