Novolin GE Toronto Pen 100 Units / mL

Novolin GE Toronto Pen 100 Units / mL

This product contains insulin. Typically, it is used to control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Following injection, its action starts after a few hours.

Instructions

This product must be injected under the skin (subcutaneously):

• clean the tip of the cartridge with an alcohol swab and attach a needle;
• select the required dose;
• clean the skin at the injection site with an alcohol swab;
• pinch the skin and inject the insulin into the fold. If you use a short needle, pinching the skin may not be necessary, ask your pharmacist;
• wait a few days before injecting the same site again.

Keep the injector and the cartridge you are using at room temperature and discard the cartridge after 42 days. Unopened cartridges should be stored in the refrigerator.

Use this medication regularly and continuously to maintain its beneficial effects. Insulin users should be aware of the symptoms of low blood sugar, which include confusion, headache, hunger, irritability, palpitations, rapid breathing, cold sweats and shakiness. These symptoms require immediate treatment, to bring your blood sugar back up to a safe level. This can be done with a quick source of sugar, such as 3 glucose tablets, a tablespoon of jam or honey, 6 to 8 jellybeans or LifeSavers, a tablespoon of sugar, or 1/2 – 3/4 cup of non-diet soft drink. Inform your doctor if these symptoms have occurred, as it may mean that your diet and/or medication needs to be adjusted.

Insulin users must check their blood sugar levels regularly using an appropriate device.

Dispose of used syringes and needles safely. Your pharmacist can tell you the best way to do this. If you miss a dose, contact your pharmacist. Never double a dose to make up for a missed dose.

In order not to cause hypoglycemia, avoid excessive alcohol consumption. Do not drink alcohol on an empty stomach.

Additional Information

This medication may interact with other medications or supplements, sometimes significantly. Many interactions, however, may be dealt with by a dosage adjustment or a change in medication schedule. Check with your pharmacist before using this medication in combination with any other medications (including non-prescription products), vitamins or natural products.