How long can insulin be kept after opening?

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Throw the insulin away 28 days after opening it. Once you open a vial, keep it stored in the fridge or at room temperature. Be aware that injecting refrigerated insulin may be painful. Keep an insulin pen refrigerated until you open it; after that, you can store it at room temperature.

How do you store mixtard?

Do not freeze. Mixtard 30 FlexPen that is being used, about to be used or carried as a spare is not to be kept in the fridge. You can carry it with you and keep it at room temperature (below 30°C) for up to 6 weeks. Always keep the pen cap on your FlexPen when you’re not using it in order to protect it from light.

Can insulin be used if not stored in fridge?

To ensure that your insulin remains effective, stable and undamaged you should discard your ‘in use’ insulin after 28days, whether in a vial or cartridge. Insulin that is not in use should be stored in the refrigerator. If refrigeration is not possible, it can be kept at room temperature [15-25 degrees C] for 28 days.

What are the storage requirements for opened insulin?

OPEN vials can be stored in the fridge or at CONTROLLED room temperature. Regardless of where it is stored, OPEN insulin will only last 28 days before it must be thrown away. Insulin kept in the fridge should be removed and allowed to reach room temperature before injection.

Can I use insulin after 28 days?

Insulin Lispro (Humalog®): Throw away pen/vials after 28 days of use, even if there is still insulin left. Humulin R: Throw away vials after 31 days of use. If pen, throw away after 28 days. Humulin N: Throw away vials after 31 days of use.

How long can insulin stay out of fridge?

Insulin products contained in vials or cartridges supplied by the manufacturers (opened or unopened) may be left unrefrigerated at a temperature between 59°F and 86°F for up to 28 days and continue to work.

How long does mixtard insulin last?

Mixtard is a dual-acting insulin. Onset of action is within ½ hour, reaches a maximum effect within 2-8 hours and the entire duration of action is up to 24 hours. Pharmacokinetics: Insulin in the blood stream has a half-life of a few minutes.

How long is insulin unrefrigerated?