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Huminsulin 30/70 Suspension for Injection 40IU/ml

PMCAdmin — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:33:52 +0000

Huminsulin 30/70 Suspension for Injection 40IU/ml

Huminsulin 30/70 Suspension for Injection 40IU/ml is a prescription premixed insulin from Eli Lilly, used to control blood sugar in adults and children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is a biphasic isophane insulin that combines 30% soluble (short-acting) human insulin with 70% isophane (intermediate-acting) human insulin, both of recombinant DNA origin, at a strength of 40 IU per ml. This mix covers the rise in blood sugar after meals and also provides background control between meals, so many people can manage their diabetes with fewer daily injections. Used alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise, it helps lower the risk of long-term complications affecting the kidneys, eyes, nerves and heart. Each pack contains one 10 ml vial.

How It Works

Insulin helps glucose move from the blood into muscle and fat cells for energy and signals the liver to release less glucose. The soluble portion starts working within about 30 minutes to handle mealtime sugar, while the isophane portion is released slowly over many hours to provide steady background insulin. Together they give a two-phase action that smooths blood sugar levels through the day.

Key Features

30% soluble insulin + 70% isophane insulin, 40 IU per ml
Premixed biphasic human insulin (r-DNA origin)
Controls both mealtime and between-meal blood sugar
For type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus
Usually taken twice daily, before breakfast and dinner, as advised
Made for Eli Lilly and Company (India) by Gland Pharma; 10 ml vial

How to Use

Inject under the skin about 30 minutes before a meal, exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Roll the vial gently between your palms until the suspension looks uniformly cloudy; do not shake hard.
Use only insulin syringes marked for U-40 insulin, and never inject into a vein.
Rotate injection sites and check your blood sugar regularly; do not change your dose without medical advice.

Safety Advice

This is a Schedule H prescription medicine; use only under medical supervision.
Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) is the most common side effect; keep glucose or sugar handy for sweating, shaking, dizziness or confusion.
Do not skip meals after injecting, and limit alcohol, which can lower blood sugar.
Tell your doctor about kidney or liver problems, pregnancy and all other medicines you take.
Store unopened vials in a refrigerator at 2Â°C to 8Â°C, protected from sunlight. Do not freeze, and do not use if clumps remain after mixing.

Discreet Packaging

Your order ships in plain, discreet packaging with no product details on the outside.

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Human Mixtard 40IU/ml Suspension for Injection

PMCAdmin — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:12:18 +0000

Human Mixtard 40IU/ml Suspension for Injection

Human Mixtard 40IU/ml Suspension for Injection is a prescription premixed insulin from Novo Nordisk used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Each ml contains 40 IU of biosynthetic human insulin, made up of 30% fast-acting soluble insulin and 70% intermediate-acting isophane insulin. This biphasic mix covers the rise in blood sugar after a meal and also provides background insulin for several hours afterwards. Each 10 ml vial holds 400 units and is drawn up with a matching U-40 insulin syringe. It is manufactured by Torrent Pharmaceuticals under licence from Novo Nordisk and is usually used together with a healthy diet, regular exercise and other diabetes medicines.

How It Works

Insulin is the hormone that lets the body’s cells take in glucose from the blood for energy. The soluble part of Human Mixtard starts working within about 30 minutes to handle the sugar from a meal, while the isophane part is absorbed slowly and keeps working for up to 24 hours. Together they lower blood glucose, reduce sugar release from the liver and help keep levels steady through the day.

Key Features

Human Insulin 40 IU per ml: 30% soluble and 70% isophane
Biphasic action covers mealtime and background insulin needs
Biosynthetic human insulin of r-DNA origin
10 ml multi-dose vial containing 400 units
For use with U-40 insulin syringes only
Novo Nordisk quality; made in India by Torrent Pharmaceuticals

How to Use

Use exactly the dose and timing prescribed by your doctor, usually 30 minutes before a meal.
Roll the vial gently between your palms until the suspension looks evenly white and cloudy.
Inject under the skin of the abdomen, thigh or upper arm, rotating injection sites.
Eat a meal containing carbohydrates within 30 minutes of the injection; never inject into a vein.

Safety Advice

This is a Schedule H prescription medicine; use only under medical supervision.
Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) is the most common side effect; watch for sweating, shaking, hunger, dizziness or confusion and keep sugar handy.
Use only U-40 syringes with this 40IU/ml vial; a wrong syringe can cause a serious dosing error.
Monitor blood glucose regularly and do not change your dose or stop treatment without medical advice.
Store unopened vials in a refrigerator at 2Â°C to 8Â°C and never freeze. Once in use, keep below 25Â°C for up to 6 weeks, away from light and out of reach of children.

Discreet Packaging

Your order ships in plain, discreet packaging with no product details on the outside.

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