Insulin 100

Insulin Lispro doses will be different for every user. Work with your healthcare provider to personalize your insulin dose and treatment.

Insulin Lispro should be administered 5-10 minutes before eating a meal. Peak time for this insulin is 30 to 90 minutes with an effective duration lasting between 3-5 hours.* Do not use Insulin Lispro on an empty stomach, because this can increase your risk of hypoglycemia.

Check your blood glucose levels regularly to ensure this medication is working correctly. The most common side effect is low blood glucose levels. Monitor for symptoms of low blood sugar, and report difficulties in keeping your blood glucose levels within your target range to your prescriber. Follow the instructions given by your pharmacist or prescriber on preparing your vial for use. Be sure you understand all instructions prior to using.  If you have any questions, speak to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

Always double-check both the concentration (strength) of your insulin and your dose. Concentration and dose are not the same. The dose is how many units of insulin you will use. The concentration tells how many units of insulin are in each milliliter (mL), such as 100 units/mL (U-100), but this does not mean you will use 100 units at a time.

Storage: 

Don’t shake the vial. Insulin Lispro solution should look clear and colorless. Do not use it if it is cloudy, discolored, clumpy, frozen or has particles in it.

Throw the medicine away after the expiration date has passed.

All unopened vials:

• Store all unopened vials in the refrigerator at 36°F to 46°F until the expiration date on the vial.
• Do not freeze. Do not use if Insulin Lispro has been frozen.
• Keep away from heat and out of direct light.
• Unopened vials can be used until the expiration date on the carton and label, if they have been stored in the refrigerator.
• Unopened vials should be thrown away after 28 days, if they are stored at room temperature.

After vials have been opened:

• Store opened vials in the refrigerator or at room temperature below 86°F for up to 28 days.
• Keep vials away from heat and out of direct lightThrow away all opened vials after 28 days of use, even if there is insulin left in the vial.
• Opened prefilled pens should be kept at room temperature, below 86°F