Questions About Insulin

Original Humalog & Humalog Mixtures Prefilled Pen
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Glossary
Insulin
A hormone produced in the pancreas by beta cells, which is necessary for glucose (blood sugar) to be able to enter certain cells of the body and be used for energy.
Glossary
Dose
The amount of a medicine to be taken within a given period.
The original Prefilled Pen is an easy-to-use Pen that contains Humalog, Humalog Mix75/25, or Humalog Mix50/50. This lightweight, pocket-sized Prefilled Pen can be used just about anywhere — there is no refrigeration needed after first use.* When the Pen is empty, you throw the entire Pen away as directed by your healthcare professional.

Accurate and simple
You simply "dial" your dose by turning the dose knob in one-unit increments (up to 60 units). If you dial too much, simply turn the knob back to your correct dose.

  • Simple to dial up and back
  • Audible clicks
  • Short thumb reach at high doses
  • Magnified dosing window

Before use, patients are advised to carefully read the User Manual and Patient Information enclosed in the Pen box.

Humalog, Humalog Mix75/25, and Humalog Mix50/50 are available by prescription only. See Humalog, Humalog Mix75/25, and Humalog Mix50/50 Patient Information for important facts about these products.

*Discard 28 days after first use for Humalog Prefilled Pen and 10 days after first use for Humalog Mix 75/25 and Humalog Mix 50/50 Prefilled Pens.
Important Safety Information
Humalog, Humalog Mix75/25, and Humalog Mix50/50 are for use in patients with diabetes to control high blood sugar. Humalog should be used with a longer-acting insulin, except when used in combination with sulfonylureas in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Humalog insulins are contraindicated during episodes of hypoglycemia and in patients sensitive to Humalog or one of its excipients. The safety and effectiveness of Humalog in patients less than 3 years of age have not been established. Safety and effectiveness of Humalog Mix75/25 and Humalog Mix50/50 in patients less than 18 years of age have not been established. There are no clinical studies of the use of Humalog insulins in pregnancy or nursing mothers.

Potential side effects associated with the use of all insulins include low blood sugar, weight gain, low blood potassium, changes in fat tissue at the site of injection, and allergic reactions, both general and local. Humalog Mix75/25 and Humalog Mix50/50 should not be mixed with another insulin. Starting or changing insulin therapy should be done cautiously and only under medical supervision.

Humalog insulins are available by prescription only. See the Humalog, Humalog Mix75/25, and Humalog Mix50/50 Patient Product Information for important facts about these products.

Humalog is a registered trademark of Eli Lilly and Company. Humalog Mix75/25 and Humalog Mix50/50 are trademarks of Eli Lilly and Company.



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