Product Description

Actrapid HM 100IU/ml Penfill is a short-acting insulin used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels after meals. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.

Actrapid HM 100IU/ml Penfill is normally prescribed along with a long-acting type of insulin or other diabetes medicines. Your doctor or nurse will teach you the correct way of injecting it under the skin. It should be taken 20-30 minutes before a meal. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. It is only a part of the treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. 

Check your blood sugar levels regularly, keep track of your results and share them with your doctor. This is very important to work out the correct dose of the medicine for you. 

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.

Uses

Treatment of Diabetes

Side Effects

• Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
• Weight gain
• Edema (swelling)
• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.℃