Insulin regular: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Warnings & Brands

How to use Insulin regular

ما تقوله النشرة الرسمية. إذا وصفه لك طبيب، فاتبع الوصفة. وإذا اختلفت نشرة عبوتك، فالأولوية لها.

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INDICATIONS For the temporary relief of general weakness, debilitation, excessive sweating, or minor skin rash or hives due to sensitivity to phenolic compounds found in foods or other products.*

كيف يُتناول وكم مرة

Place drops under tongue 30 minutes before/after meals
Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 10 drops up to 3 times per day
Consult a physician for use in children under 12 years of age

Warnings

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away. Keep out of the reach of children. If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before use.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before use.

How to store it

Keep out of reach of children.

إذا نسيت جرعة

تناولها عندما تتذكر، إلا إذا اقترب موعد الجرعة التالية. عندها تخطَّ الجرعة المنسية. لا تتناول جرعتين معًا أبدًا للتعويض. راجع النشرة، فبعض الأدوية مختلفة.

ذكّرني بتناوله النشرة الرسمية كاملة

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2026-01-08.

الأسماء التجارية حول العالم

Products with Insulin regular as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.

Novolin Humulin Afrezza Myxredlin Humulin R Novolin R Insulin 1556

Registered products

Nigeria (NAFDAC)

NAFDACActrapid 100 IU/mL Vial A6-0069 NAFDACActrapid FlexPen 100 IU A6-0449 NAFDACMixtard 30 FlexPen 100IU A6-0448 NAFDACMixtard 30 vial 100 IU/mL A6-0071 NAFDACWosulin R Insulin Human Injection A6-0240 NAFDACWosulin R Insulin Human Injection Cartridge A6-0335 NAFDACHumulin R Solution for Injection in Cartridge A6-0271 NAFDACWosulin 30/70 Biphasic Isophane Human Insulin A6-0238 NAFDACInsulatard® 100 IU/mL vial## (check composition) A6-0073 NAFDACWosulin 30/70 Biphasic Isophane Insulin Human Injection A6-0334 NAFDACInsuget 70/30 (Human Insulin - rDNA Origin) Injection 100 IU/mL A6-100184 NAFDACInsulinagypt 70/30 (100 IU/mL) Suspension for Injection in Vial A6-100136

Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.

Safety alerts and recalls

MYXREDLIN, Insulin Human in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 100 units/100 mL (1 unit/mL), Rx only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA, NDC 0338-0126-12.U.S. FDA Class II

6 Aug 2026 · Baxter Healthcare Corporation · OngoingCGMP Deviations

Sterile Diluent, HUMALOG U-100 (insulin lispro injection), HUMULIN R U-100 REGULAR (insulin human injection), Insulin Lispro Injection u-100, 10 mL, Use ONLY with Insulins listed oU.S. FDA Class II

12 Mar 2024 · Eli Lilly & Company · CompletedCGMP Deviations

Admelog, insulin lispro injection, 100 units/mL (U-100), 3mL multi-dose vial, Rx Only, Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 A Sanofi Company. NDC 0024-5926-05U.S. FDA Class II

11 Apr 2023 · Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC · OngoingLack of Assurance of Sterility: Malformed crimped collar seal

Insulin Glargine (Insulin glargine-yfgn) Injection, 100 units/mL (U-100), 3 mL prefilled pens (NDC 49502-394-71), packaged in cartons of 5 prefilled pens (NDC 49502-394-75), Rx onlU.S. FDA Class I

5 Jul 2022 · Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc · TerminatedLabeling: Missing label: Label missing from some prefilled pens.

A recall usually affects certain batches only. Compare the lot number on your pack.

Check your pack of Insulin regular

Type the registration number on the pack, or scan it with your camera.

اسم الدواء أو رقم التسجيل تاريخ الانتهاء على العبوة (اختياري) رقم التشغيلة (اختياري)

أين أنت؟ أو التقط صورًا للعبوة

تبقّت 3 عمليات تحقق مجانية اليوم Official sources: U.S. FDA · EMA (EU) · Health Canada · WHO alerts

Questions about Insulin regular

What is Insulin regular used for?

INDICATIONS For the temporary relief of general weakness, debilitation, excessive sweating, or minor skin rash or hives due to sensitivity to phenolic compounds found in foods or other products.* (From the official U.S. FDA label.)

How do I take Insulin regular?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: Place drops under tongue 30 minutes before/after meals. Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 10 drops up to 3 times per day. Consult a physician for use in children under 12 years of age.…

Do I need a prescription for Insulin regular?

In many countries Insulin regular is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.

What brands contain Insulin regular?

Insulin regular is sold under names such as Novolin, Humulin, Afrezza, Myxredlin, Humulin R, Novolin R, Insulin 1556. Brand names differ between countries.

Can children take Insulin regular?

The label gives a separate dose by age: children 12 years. Check the pack or ask a pharmacist.

Can I take Insulin regular when pregnant or breastfeeding?

If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before use. Ask your doctor or midwife first.

How can I check that my Insulin regular is genuine?

Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

Sources

This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.