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Intermediate-acting pancreatic antidiabetic hormone mixed with protamine, in order to prolong the duration of activity
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Intermediate-acting pancreatic antidiabetic hormone mixed with protamine, in order to prolong the duration of activity
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Diabetes
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See "insulin: general information". Do not administer if known allergy to protamine. In the event of combination with short-acting insulin, always prepare the mix in the syringe immediately before administration and in the following order: first draw the short-acting insulin then the intermediate-acting insulin.
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1000 IU of insulin suspension in 10 ml vial (100 IU/ml) for deep SC injection (abdomen, thigh, buttock or arm), administered with a syringe calibrated in insulin units for U-100 insulin (100 IU/ml). NEVER ADMINISTER BY IV INJECTION.
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Child and adult: one to 2 injections daily in combination with short-acting insulin or metformine Dosage must be individualised according to need. Adapt dose in the event of physical activity, change in diet or infection.
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After removing vial from the refigerator, leave to reach room temperature. Shake the vial gently before use.
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– Do not freeze. Unopened vial: to be kept refrigerated (2 °C to 8 °C) Opened vial: max. 4 weeks at below 25 °C and protected from light.
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one to 2 injections daily in combination with short-acting insulin or metformine
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