? Neutral Insulin 100 Units/mL – Vial for Injection

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? What is Neutral Insulin and What is it Used For?

Neutral insulin is a rapid-acting insulin made synthetically, used to control high blood sugar levels in adults and children with diabetes.

? Do Not Use Neutral Insulin If:

Do not use neutral insulin if you:

• Have an episode of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
• Are allergic to human insulin or any of its ingredients.

⚠️ Warnings and Precautions

Inform your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, especially if you:

• Have liver or kidney problems.
• Have heart failure or other heart issues.

⚠️ Potential Side Effects

Neutral insulin may cause serious side effects, but these are rare, including:

• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
• Severe allergic reactions.
• Low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalemia).
• Heart attack.

? Other Medications and Neutral Insulin

Inform your healthcare provider about all the medications you are taking, especially:

• Thiazolidinediones (TZDs).
• Over-the-counter medications, vitamins, or herbal supplements.

? How to Use Neutral Insulin

• Use exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
• Inject under the skin (SC) in the upper thighs, arms, buttocks, or abdomen.
• Do not inject into the vein (IV) or muscle (IM).
• Change injection sites within the chosen area with each dose to avoid lipodystrophy (skin pits or thickened skin) and localized amyloidosis (skin lumps at injection sites).
• Use before meals by 30 minutes.

? How to Store Neutral Insulin

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not use after the expiration date (EXP) stated on the vial and carton.
• Before opening: Store in the refrigerator (2-8°C). Do not freeze.
• During use or when carrying as a spare: Do not refrigerate or freeze. It can be stored at room temperature (below 25°C) for up to 6 weeks.
• Always keep the vial in its outer carton when not in use to protect it from light.
• Dispose of needles and syringes after each injection.
• Do not dispose of the medication in wastewater or household trash.