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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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