{"id":13940,"date":"2021-09-23T06:47:02","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T06:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=13940"},"modified":"2021-11-02T10:36:22","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T10:36:22","slug":"humulin-regular","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/humulin-regular\/","title":{"rendered":"Humulin Regular &#8211; Cartridge uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>100 IU \/ ml&nbsp;injection&nbsp;solution in the&nbsp;cartridge<br>(human insulin)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. WHAT HUMULIN REGULARS ARE AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Humulin Regular contains the active substance insulin human, which is used to treat&nbsp;diabetes.&nbsp;You get&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;if your&nbsp;pancreas&nbsp;does not produce enough&nbsp;insulin, which controls the level of&nbsp;glucose&nbsp;in the blood (blood sugar).&nbsp;Humulin Regular is used to control the level of glucose in the blood for a long time.&nbsp;Humulin Regular is fast-acting&nbsp;insulin.&nbsp;Your doctor may&nbsp;prescribe&nbsp;both Humulin Regular and long-acting&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;at the same time.&nbsp;Each type of insulin has its user information.&nbsp;Do not&nbsp;change&nbsp;your&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;unless your doctor tells you to.&nbsp;Be very careful if you change insulin.&nbsp;The different types of insulin have different colors and symbols on the package and&nbsp;ampoule&nbsp;one so that you can easily distinguish them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Humulin Regular<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Humulin Regular<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Humulin Regular in the&nbsp;cartridge&nbsp;you will only be injected under the skin with a reusable pen.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor if you need to inject your&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;with another method.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>if you think that a so-called insulin sensation (&nbsp;hypoglycaemia&nbsp;, low blood sugar) begins<\/strong>&nbsp;.&nbsp;Later in this user information there are instructions on how to deal with a mild insulin sensation (see A in section 4).<\/li><li>if you are allergic to human insulin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Warnings and cautions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using Humulin Regular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If your blood sugar is under good control of your current&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;, you may not be able to detect the warning signs when your blood sugar gets too low.&nbsp;The warning signals are listed later in this information.&nbsp;You should carefully keep track of when you should eat, how often you should exercise and how much you should exercise.&nbsp;You should also carefully check your blood sugar level by testing your blood sugar frequently.<\/li><li>Some people who have had insulin sensations (low blood sugar) after switching from animal insulin to human insulin have reported that the early warning symptoms were less clear or different.&nbsp;If you often have insulin sensations or have difficulty recognizing them, talk to your doctor.<\/li><li>If you answer YES to any of the following questions, talk to your diabetes nurse, doctor or pharmacist<ul><li>Have you recently become ill?<\/li><li>Do you have kidney or liver problems?<\/li><li>Do you train more than usual?<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Insulin requirements may also change with alcohol intake.<\/li><li>You should also talk to your diabetes nurse, doctor or pharmacist if you plan to travel abroad.&nbsp;The time difference between countries may mean that you have to take your&nbsp;injections&nbsp;and eat at other times than when you are at home.<\/li><li>Some patients who have had type 2&nbsp;diabetes mellitus&nbsp;and heart disease for many years or earlier&nbsp;stroke&nbsp;, developed&nbsp;heart failure&nbsp;during treatment with pioglitazone and&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;.&nbsp;Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you get signs of&nbsp;heart failure&nbsp;such as unexpected shortness of breath, rapid weight gain or local swelling (&nbsp;edema&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Skin changes at the injection site<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent skin changes, e.g.&nbsp;nodules under the skin, you should constantly change the injection site.&nbsp;It may be that&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;et not work as well if you inject in an area of nodules (see &#8220;How to use Humulin Regular&#8221;).&nbsp;Contact your doctor before changing the injection site if you are currently injecting in an area with lumps.&nbsp;Your doctor may advise you to check your blood sugar more often and to adjust your insulin dose or the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of other diabetes medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Humulin Regular<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have recently taken or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your insulin requirements may change if you take any of the following medicines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>cortisone&nbsp;,<\/li><li>drugs for thyroid disease,<\/li><li>tablets for the treatment of&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;,<\/li><li>acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;,<\/li><li>growth hormone&nbsp;you,<\/li><li>octreotide, lanreotide,<\/li><li>beta&nbsp;<sub>2<\/sub>&nbsp;stimulators (eg ritodrin,&nbsp;salbutamol&nbsp;or&nbsp;terbutaline&nbsp;),<\/li><li>beta blockers&nbsp;,<\/li><li>thiazides&nbsp;or certain antidepressants (&nbsp;monoamine oxidase inhibitors&nbsp;),<\/li><li>danazol<\/li><li>certain angiotensin converting (ACE) enzyme inhibitors (eg&nbsp;captopril&nbsp;,&nbsp;enalapril&nbsp;) or&nbsp;angiotensin&nbsp;II receptor blockers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Insulin requirements usually decrease during the first 3 months of pregnancy and then increase during the remaining 6 months.&nbsp;If you are breastfeeding, adjusting your insulin dose and\/or diet may be necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your ability to concentrate and react may be impaired in&nbsp;hypoglycaemia&nbsp;(low blood sugar).&nbsp;Keep this in mind in all situations where you may&nbsp;expose&nbsp;yourself or others to risks (eg while driving or using machines).&nbsp;Contact your diabetes nurse or doctor regarding the suitability of driving if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you often suffer from&nbsp;hypoglycemia<\/li><li>your warning signs of&nbsp;hypoglycaemia&nbsp;are weakened or absent altogether<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Humulin Regular contains sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;(23 mg) per&nbsp;dose, ie&nbsp;essentially &#8216;&nbsp;sodium-free.&nbsp;is almost &#8220;sodium-free&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Humulin Regular<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3 ml&nbsp;cartridge&nbsp;should only be used in a 3 ml&nbsp;pen.&nbsp;It should not be used in 1.5 ml pencils.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Always check the packaging and the cartridge label so that the name and type of insulin match when you get it from the pharmacy.&nbsp;Make sure you get the Humulin prescribed by your doctor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.&nbsp;To prevent the risk of transmitting diseases, the&nbsp;cartridge&nbsp;should&nbsp;only be used by you, even if the needle on the dosing aid is replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dosage instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your doctor has decided which&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;to use, how much, when and how often you should take the&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;.&nbsp;These instructions are personal and just for you.&nbsp;Follow them closely and visit your diabetes clinic regularly.<\/li><li>If you change the type of insulin (eg from animal insulin to human insulin) you may need to take more or less than before.&nbsp;This may appear at the first&nbsp;injection&nbsp;one or it may be a gradual change over several weeks or months.<\/li><li>Humulin Regular in the&nbsp;cartridge&nbsp;you will only be injected under the skin with a reusable pen.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor if you need to inject your&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;with another method.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preparation of Humulin Regular<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Humulin Regular is already dissolved in water so you do not need to mix it.&nbsp;You may only use it if it looks like water.&nbsp;The solution should be clear, colorless and free of solid particles.&nbsp;Check this before each&nbsp;injection&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preparation of the pen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wash your hands.&nbsp;Disinfect the&nbsp;rubber membrane of the&nbsp;cartridge&nbsp;one.<\/li><li><strong>Humulin Regular&nbsp;cartridge&nbsp;may only be used in appropriate&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Lilly insulin pen to ensure you are getting the right&nbsp;dose&nbsp;.<\/strong><\/li><li>Follow the instructions that come with the pen.&nbsp;Place the&nbsp;cartridge&nbsp;a pen.<\/li><li>Set&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one to 1 or 2 units.&nbsp;Then hold the pen so that the needle points upwards and tap lightly on the side so that any air bubbles float up.&nbsp;Hold the pen so that the needle points upwards, press the injection button on the pen.&nbsp;Continue pressing until a drop of Humulin Regular is visible at the far end of the needle tip.&nbsp;There may still be small air bubbles left in the pen.&nbsp;These are harmless, but if the air bubbles are too large, they can affect the insulin dose.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Injection&nbsp;of Humulin Regular<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Before&nbsp;injection&nbsp;, wash the injection site as instructed.<\/li><li>Inject under the skin as you have been shown.&nbsp;<strong>Do not inject<\/strong>&nbsp;directly into a blood vessel.&nbsp;Wait 5 seconds after finishing the&nbsp;injection&nbsp;before pulling out the needle, then you are sure that you have received the full&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one.&nbsp;Do not massage the injection site.&nbsp;Make sure that you have at least a 1 cm margin to the previous injection site and that you change the injection site that you have been assigned.<\/li><li>You should not inject Humulin Regular&nbsp;intravenously&nbsp;.&nbsp;Inject Humulin Regular exactly as your doctor or diabetes nurse has told you.&nbsp;Only your doctor can inject Humulin Regular&nbsp;intravenously&nbsp;in special circumstances such as surgery or if you are ill and your blood sugar is too high.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>After&nbsp;injection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Once you have finished&nbsp;injecting&nbsp;one, unscrew the needle from the pen using the outer needle guard.&nbsp;In this way,&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;remains&nbsp;sterile and leakage is prevented.&nbsp;It also prevents air from entering the pen and clogging the needle.&nbsp;<strong>Never share needles or&nbsp;pens&nbsp;with anyone else<\/strong>&nbsp;.&nbsp;Put the protective cap on the pen.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional&nbsp;injection&nbsp;er<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Let the&nbsp;cartridge&nbsp;one in the pen.&nbsp;Before each&nbsp;injection&nbsp;, turn 1 to 2 units and press the injection button until a drop of Humulin Regular appears on the needle.&nbsp;You can see how much&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;is left by looking at the scale on the&nbsp;cartridge&nbsp;.&nbsp;Between each line there are about 20 units of&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;.&nbsp;Replace the&nbsp;cartridge&nbsp;if there is not enough&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;left for a full&nbsp;dose&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mix any other&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;in a Humulin Regular&nbsp;cartridge.&nbsp;When the&nbsp;cartridge&nbsp;is empty, it should not be used again.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Humulin Regular than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;a child ingested the medicine accidentally contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use more Humulin Regular than you need, your blood sugar may be low.&nbsp;Check your blood sugar (see A in section 4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Humulin Regular<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use less Humulin Regular than you need, your blood sugar level may rise.&nbsp;Check your blood sugar.&nbsp;Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Humulin Regular<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use less Humulin Regular than you need, your blood sugar may become too high.&nbsp;Do not change your insulin intake unless your doctor tells you to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Human insulin may cause&nbsp;hypoglycaemia&nbsp;(low blood sugar).&nbsp;For more information on&nbsp;hypoglycaemia,&nbsp;see the section below &#8220;Common problems with diabetes&#8221;.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Any&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General&nbsp;allergy<\/strong>&nbsp;is very rare (affects less than 1 user in 10,000).&nbsp;The symptoms are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>drop in blood pressure<\/td><td>rash all over the body<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>breathing difficulties<\/td><td>hissing breathing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>palpitation<\/td><td>sweating<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think you may have this type of insulin allergy, talk to your doctor straight away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local&nbsp;allergy<\/strong>&nbsp;is common (affects less than 1 user in 10).&nbsp;Some people get&nbsp;redness&nbsp;, swelling or&nbsp;itching&nbsp;at the injection site.&nbsp;This usually stops after a few days or a few weeks.&nbsp;If you get any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skin changes at the injection site<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you inject&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;too often in the same place, the adipose tissue may either shrink (lipoatrophy) or thicken (lipohypertrophy) (may affect up to 1 in 100 people).&nbsp;Nodules under the skin can also be caused by the accumulation of a&nbsp;protein&nbsp;called amyloid (&nbsp;cutaneous&nbsp;amyloidosis. How often this occurs is not known).&nbsp;It may be that&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;et not work as well if you inject in an area with nodules.&nbsp;Change the injection site for each&nbsp;injection&nbsp;to prevent these skin changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Edema&nbsp;(swollen arms, ankles;&nbsp;fluid retention&nbsp;) has been reported, especially when starting insulin therapy or when changing treatment to improve the control of your blood sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common problems with&nbsp;diabetes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A.&nbsp;Hypoglycemia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hypoglycaemia&nbsp;(low blood sugar) means that there is not enough sugar in the blood.&nbsp;This can be caused by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>that you are taking too much Humulin Regular or other&nbsp;insulin<\/li><li>that you skip or postpone meals or change your diet<\/li><li>that you exercise or work too hard just before or after a meal<\/li><li>that you have an&nbsp;infection&nbsp;or are ill (especially with diarrhea or vomiting)<\/li><li>that your&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;needs&nbsp;have changed, or<\/li><li>that you have problems with your kidneys or liver that have gotten worse.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohol and certain medications can affect blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first symptoms of low blood sugar usually appear quickly and involve<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>fatigue<\/td><td>palpitation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>nervousness and tremors<\/td><td>nausea<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>headache<\/td><td>cold sweats<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not sure about recognizing the warning symptoms, avoid situations, such as driving a car, where you may&nbsp;expose&nbsp;yourself or others to risks due to&nbsp;hypoglycaemia&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not inject Humulin Regular if you think a so-called insulin sensation (low blood sugar,&nbsp;hypoglycaemia&nbsp;) is starting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your blood sugar is low, take glucose tablets, sugar, or a sweet drink.&nbsp;Then take fruit, biscuits or a sandwich according to your doctor&#8217;s instructions and rest for a while.&nbsp;Often, a weak insulin sensation or a slight overdose of&nbsp;insulin disappears&nbsp;with this treatment.&nbsp;If you get worse, have shortness of breath and turn pale, contact your doctor immediately.&nbsp;Quite severe&nbsp;hypoglycaemia&nbsp;can be treated with a glucagon injection.&nbsp;Eat&nbsp;glucose&nbsp;or sugar after the glucagon injection.&nbsp;If you are not improved by glucagon, you should be treated in a hospital.&nbsp;Ask your doctor to tell you about glucagon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>B.&nbsp;Hyperglycaemia&nbsp;and diabetic&nbsp;ketoacidosis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hyperglycemia&nbsp;(too much sugar in the blood) means that your body does not have enough&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;.&nbsp;Hyperglycaemia&nbsp;can occur if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you have not taken your Humulin Regular or other insulin \u2022 you have taken less&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;than your doctor advised<\/li><li>you have eaten more than your diet allows, or<\/li><li>you have a fever,&nbsp;infection&nbsp;or are emotionally stressed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hyperglycaemia&nbsp;can lead to diabetic&nbsp;ketoacidosis&nbsp;.&nbsp;The first symptoms creep in for several hours or days.&nbsp;They are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>somnolence<\/td><td>no appetite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>flushing<\/td><td>fruit smell from the breath<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>thirst<\/td><td>nausea or vomiting<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Serious symptoms are heavy breathing and rapid&nbsp;heartbeat.&nbsp;<strong>Seek medical attention immediately<\/strong>&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;hypoglycaemia&nbsp;(low blood sugar) or&nbsp;hyperglycaemia&nbsp;(high blood sugar) is not treated, it can have serious consequences and lead to headaches, nausea, vomiting, dehydration, unconsciousness,&nbsp;coma&nbsp;and even death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Three simple steps<\/strong>&nbsp;to avoid&nbsp;hypoglycemia&nbsp;or&nbsp;hyperglycemia&nbsp;are:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always have a spare syringe and spare bottle of Humulin Regular.<\/li><li>Always carry something with you that shows that you are diabetic.<\/li><li>Always have sugar with you.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>C. In case of illness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are sick, especially if you feel nauseous or vomit, your insulin needs may change.&nbsp;<strong>Even if you do not eat normally, you still need&nbsp;insulin<\/strong>.&nbsp;Test urine or blood, follow the instructions for your illness and talk to your diabetes nurse or doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this information.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Humulin Regular<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Humulin Regular should be stored in a refrigerator (2 \u00b0 C &#8211; 8 \u00b0 C) before use.&nbsp;<strong>Do not freeze<\/strong>.&nbsp;The pen and&nbsp;cartridge&nbsp;currently in use should be stored at room temperature (not above 30 \u00b0 C) and used within 28 days.&nbsp;The&nbsp;cartridge&nbsp;or pen currently in use should not be stored in the refrigerator.&nbsp;Do not expose them to excessive heat or sunlight<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label and carton.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine if you notice that it is colored or contains solid particles.&nbsp;You may only use it if it looks like water.&nbsp;Check this before each&nbsp;injection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The&nbsp;<strong>active substance<\/strong>&nbsp;is human insulin.&nbsp;Human insulin is manufactured in the laboratory using &#8220;recombinant&nbsp;DNA&nbsp;technology&#8221;.&nbsp;It is identical in structure to the&nbsp;hormone&nbsp;produced in the pancreas.&nbsp;This makes it different from animal insulin.<\/li><li><strong>The other ingredients<\/strong>&nbsp;are metacresol,&nbsp;glycerol&nbsp;and water for injections.&nbsp;Sodium hydroxide or&nbsp;hydrochloric acid&nbsp;may have been added during manufacture to adjust the&nbsp;pH&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Humulin Regular 100 IU \/ ml solution for&nbsp;injection&nbsp;is a&nbsp;sterile&nbsp;, clear, colorless solution containing 100 units of&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;per milliliter (100 IU \/ ml).&nbsp;Each&nbsp;cartridge&nbsp;contains 300 units (3 milliliters).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cartridges&nbsp;are in packs of 5 and 10&nbsp;cartridges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eli Lilly Sweden AB, Box 721, 169 27 Solna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Humulin Regular 100 IU \/ ml solution for&nbsp;injection&nbsp;in&nbsp;the cartridge is&nbsp;manufactured by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lilly France SAS, Rue du Colonel Lilly, 67640 Fegersheim, France<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eli Lilly Italia SpA, Via A. Gramsci 731-733, 50019 Sesto Florence, Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicinal product is authorized under the European Economic Area under the names:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Huminsulin Lilly Normal (Austria)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Umuline Rapide 100 UI \/ ml (France)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Humuline Regular (Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Huminsulin Normal f\u00fcr Pen 3 ml (Germany)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Humulin Regular (Cyprus, Greece, Portugal, Sweden)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Humulin S (Malta, Ireland, UK)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Humulin R (Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovenia)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Humulin R Cartridge (Czech Republic, Slovakia)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Humulin Regular contains the active substance insulin human, which is used to treat diabetes. You get diabetes if your pancreas does not produce enough insulin, which controls the level of glucose in the blood (blood sugar). Humulin Regular is used to control the level of glucose in the blood for a long time. Humulin Regular is fast-acting insulin. Your doctor may prescribe both Humulin Regular and long-acting insulin at the same time. Each type of insulin has its user information. Do not change your insulin unless your doctor tells you to. Be very careful if you change insulin. 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