Human Actrapid 40 10 ml, Substitutes & Alternatives
Find medicines with the same composition as Human Actrapid 40 10 ml (Human insulin (rDNA origin) 40 IU/mL (Regular/soluble insulin) injection). Compare alternatives at different price points.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
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Known Substitutes
The following medicines may be used as alternatives to Human Actrapid 40 10 ml (same or similar composition):
- Actrapid 40 IU/mL Injection (Novo Nordisk)
- Huminsulin R 40 IU/mL Injection (Eli Lilly)
- Insugen-R 40 IU/mL Injection (Biocon)
- Wosulin-R 40 IU/mL Injection (Wockhardt)
Important: Never switch medicines without consulting your doctor or pharmacist. Even medicines with the same composition may have different inactive ingredients that affect how they work for you.
Understanding the Composition
Human Actrapid 40 10 ml contains Human insulin (rDNA origin) 40 IU/mL (Regular/soluble insulin) injection. Substitute medicines with the same active ingredient work by the same mechanism and treat the same conditions.
Price differences between brands are common and do not indicate a difference in quality or effectiveness. All medicines sold in India must meet the standards set by CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation).
Human Actrapid 40 10 ml: At a Glance
- Composition
- Human insulin (rDNA origin) 40 IU/mL (Regular/soluble insulin) injection
- Price
- ₹174
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Manufacturer
- ABBOTT INDIA LTD
- Known substitutes
- 4
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