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Humalog ® (insulin lispro)
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Humalog Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)
Humalog 100 Units/ml (insulin lispro): Special precautions for storage
Storage differs between vial, cartridge and prefilled pens.
Shelf life
Before use
3 years.
After first use / after cartridge insertion
28 days.
Special precautions for storage
Do not freeze. Do not expose to excessive heat or direct sunlight.
Before use
Store in a refrigerator (2°C - 8°C).
After first use / after cartridge insertion
Vial
Store in a refrigerator (2°C - 8°C) or below 30°C.
Cartridge
Store below 30°C. Do not refrigerate. The pen with the inserted cartridge should not be stored with the needle attached.
KwikPen, Junior KwikPen and Tempo Pen
Store below 30°C. Do not refrigerate. The pre-filled pen should not be stored with the needle attached.
Reference
Humalog 100 Units/ml [Summary of Product Characteristics]. Utrecht, The Netherlands: Eli Lilly Nederland B.V.
Date of Last Review: August 28, 2020
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