Product Description

Human Actrapid 40 IU Injection contains Human Insulin, a short acting insulin used to control high blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. It helps replace or supplement the insulin naturally produced by the body and supports proper use of glucose for energy.

🔹 Key Uses

Treatment of type 1 diabetes
Treatment of type 2 diabetes when insulin therapy is required
Helps control high blood sugar levels
Helps reduce blood glucose after meals
Used in certain emergency situations involving very high blood sugar under medical supervision

🔹 Composition
Active ingredient: Human Insulin 40 IU
Medicine class: Short acting insulin
Dosage form: Injection

🔹 How It Works
Human Insulin helps glucose move from the bloodstream into muscle and other body cells, where it can be used for energy. It also reduces the amount of glucose produced by the liver. This helps lower blood sugar levels and maintain better glucose control.

🔹 Key Benefits

Helps control high blood sugar levels
Supports glucose utilization by body cells
Helps manage diabetes when insulin is required
Short acting formulation that can be used around mealtimes as prescribed
Helps reduce complications associated with prolonged high blood sugar

🔹 Dosage and Administration
The dose of Human Actrapid depends on blood glucose levels, meal pattern, diabetes type, insulin requirements, and other medicines being used.

Use Human Actrapid exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
It is generally administered by subcutaneous injection.
The timing in relation to meals should follow your doctors instructions.
Do not change the insulin dose without medical advice.
Check your blood glucose regularly as recommended.
Do not share insulin syringes, needles, or injection devices with another person.

🔹 Possible Side Effects
Some patients may experience:

Low blood sugar
Sweating
Shaking
Hunger
Dizziness
Headache
Injection site redness or swelling
Changes in skin at the injection site
Weight gain

Severe low blood sugar can cause confusion, seizures, loss of consciousness, and may require emergency treatment.

🔹 Precautions and Warnings

Use Human Actrapid only under medical supervision and according to your prescribed insulin regimen.
Always check the insulin name, strength, and appearance before use.
Do not use insulin if it has been stored incorrectly or appears abnormal.
Monitor your blood glucose regularly.
Do not skip meals after taking insulin unless your doctor has given you specific instructions.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems because your insulin requirements may change.
Carry a source of fast acting glucose in case your blood sugar becomes too low.
Store insulin according to the manufacturers instructions and protect it from excessive heat and freezing.