Equisulin M 50 100 IU Cartridge

Composition of Equisulin M 50 100 IU Cartridge

Equisulin M 50 100 IU Cartridge contains Insulin Isophane/NPH + Human Insulin/Soluble Insulin. It belongs to the Insulin class of medicines.

Uses of Equisulin M 50 100 IU Cartridge

This medicine is used in the treatment of type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.

Key benefits

• Works when tablets are no longer enough
• Dose can be matched precisely to need

How Equisulin M 50 100 IU Cartridge works

This medicine combines 2 active ingredients: Insulin Isophane Nph and Human Insulin Soluble Insulin. Insulin Isophane Nph replaces or supplements the insulin your body cannot make enough of, moving sugar out of the blood and into your cells. Human Insulin Soluble Insulin replaces or supplements the insulin your body cannot make enough of, moving sugar out of the blood and into your cells.

How to take Equisulin M 50 100 IU Cartridge

Use this medicine as your doctor has directed. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Contact your doctor or diabetes nurse for advice — do not take a double dose to make up for a missed injection.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe low blood sugar, leading to fits or unconsciousness — this is a medical emergency. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Equisulin M 50 100 IU Cartridge

Most side effects of Equisulin M are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Low blood sugar
• Weight gain
• Pain
• redness or lumps at the injection site
• Swelling of the ankles and feet

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Equisulin M 50 100 IU Cartridge

Warnings and precautions

If you feel shaky, sweaty, confused or unusually hungry, take sugar, glucose or a sweet drink at once and tell your doctor — these are signs your blood sugar has fallen too low. Never change your insulin brand, strength or type on your own — always through your doctor. Rotate the injection site each time, or fatty lumps will form and the insulin will be absorbed unpredictably. Do not use insulin that has changed colour, gone cloudy when it should be clear, or has clumps in it. Never share a pen or needle, even with a family member.

Do not take Equisulin M if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not to be used during an episode of low blood sugar.

Interactions with other medicines

Beta blockers can mask the warning signs of low blood sugar. Steroids raise blood sugar and your insulin dose may need review.

How to store Equisulin M 50 100 IU Cartridge

Keep unopened insulin in the refrigerator between 2°C and 8°C — never in the freezer, and never against the ice box. The pen or vial in use may be kept below 30°C, away from direct sunlight, for the period stated on the pack. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Equisulin M 50 100 IU Cartridge

Keep an unopened supply in the fridge and the pen in use at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. Always carry a fast-acting sugar source. Check your sugar as your doctor has instructed, and keep a record to take to appointments.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

KOYE PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Anti-diabetic

Drug class:

Insulin