Product Description

Novorapid Penfill is used for blood sugar control in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is a fast-acting type of insulin that helps to lower blood sugar levels after meals and reduce the chances of developing serious complications of diabetes.

Novorapid 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 15 minutes before a meal or within 20 minutes after starting a meal. 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.

Do not use this medicine when you have low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). Tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney, liver, or heart problems before starting treatment. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor as the dose may need to be changed. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. It is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.

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)
• Auto-antibody formation
• Headache
• Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
• Upper respiratory tract infection

Storage

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