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Insulin

INDICATIONS For the temporary relief of general weakness, debilitation, excessive sweating, or minor skin rash or hives due to sensitivity to phenolic.

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Sold without prescription in some countries Oral Safety alerts on record

Insulin: quick answers

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.*.
Usual adult dose
Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 10 drops up to 3 times per day.
Children
Children under 12 years of age.
Prescription
Sold without prescription in the United States; rules differ by country.

From the official label (Jan 2026). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.

How to use Insulin

What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.

Who it is 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.*

How to take it and how often
  • 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.

If you miss a dose

Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.

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.

Brands around the world

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

Registered products

United States (FDA)

Humulin RINSULIN HUMAN 100 [iU]/mL · Injection, Solution · A-S Medication Solutions
NDC 50090-0353Label
Toujeo MaxINSULIN GLARGINE 300 U/mL · Injection, Solution · A-S Medication Solutions
NDC 50090-4177Label
Humulin N NINSULIN HUMAN 100 [iU]/mL · Injection, Suspension · Eli Lilly and Company
NDC 0002-8315Label
Insulin DegludecINSULIN DEGLUDEC 200 U/mL · Injection, Solution · Novo Nordisk Pharma, Inc.
NDC 73070-503Label
InsulizenLAGERSTROEMIA SPECIOSA LEAF 1 [hp_X]/1, MORINDA CITRIFOLIA FRUIT 1 [hp_X]/1 · Capsule · HCBIOPHARM LLC
NDC 80353-451Label

Nigeria (NAFDAC)

NAFDACInsulinagypt 70/30 (100 IU/mL) Suspension for Injection in Vial A6-100136NAFDACHumulin N Cartridges A6-0270NAFDACActrapid 100 IU/mL Vial A6-0069NAFDACActrapid FlexPen 100 IU A6-0449NAFDACHumulin N Injection Vial A6-0149NAFDACMixtard 30 FlexPen 100IU A6-0448NAFDACInsulatard FlexPen 100 IU A6-0450NAFDACTresiba FlexTouch 100U/mL A6-0484NAFDACMixtard 30 vial 100 IU/mL A6-0071NAFDACRyzodeg FlexTouch 100 U/mL A6-0489NAFDACBD Microfine Insulin Syringe 03-6113NAFDACBasagine Injection 100 units/mL A6-100190

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

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3 free checks left today Official sources: U.S. FDA · EMA (EU) · Health Canada · WHO alerts

Questions about Insulin

What is Insulin 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?

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.…

Can I take Insulin while breastfeeding?

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

Do I need a prescription for Insulin?

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

What brands contain Insulin?

Insulin 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?

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

Can I take Insulin 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 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.