Label: Information for the User
HUMULINA30:70 100UI/ml injectable suspension in vial
(Human Insulin)
Read this label carefully before starting to use this medication, as it contains important information for you.
1. What isHumulina30:70and how it is used
2. What you need to knowbefore starting to useHumulina30:70
3. How to useHumulina30:70
4. Possible adverse effects
5. Storage ofHumulina30:70
6. Contents of the package andadditional information
Humulina30:70 contains human insulin as its active ingredient, which is used to treat diabetes. You have diabetes if your pancreas does not produce enough insulin to control your blood glucose level (blood sugar). Humulina30:70 is used for long-term glucose control. It is a pre-mixed suspension of rapid-acting and long-acting insulin. Its action is prolonged by the inclusion of protamine sulfate in the suspension.
Your doctor may tell you to use Humulina30:70 along with a slower-acting insulin. Each insulin contains its own leaflet that will inform you about this. Do not change your insulin unless your doctor tells you to. Be careful if you change your insulin. Each type of insulin has a different color and symbol on the packaging and vial so that you can easily distinguish them.
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before starting to use Humulina 30:70.
Changes in the skin at the injection site:
The injection site should be rotated to avoid changes in the skin, such as lumps under the skin. Insulin may not work well if injected into a swollen area (see How to use Humulina 30:70). Contact your doctor if you are currently injecting into a swollen area, before starting to inject into a different area. Your doctor may advise you to check your blood sugar levels more closely, and adjust the insulin or the dose of your other diabetes medications.
Use of Humulina 30:70 with other medicines
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have taken recently or may need to take any other medicine.
Your insulin needs may change if you are taking any of the following:
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility
The amount of insulin you normally need decreases during the first three months of pregnancy and increases during the remaining six months. If you are breastfeeding, you may need to adjust your insulin dose or diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
Driving and operating machinery
Your ability to concentrate and react may be impaired if you have hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Please remember this in all situations where you may be a risk to yourself or others (e.g. driving a car or operating machinery). You should consult your doctor or nurse about the advisability of driving if you have:
Humulina 30:70 contains Sodium
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per dose; this is essentially “sodium-free”.
Always check the name and type of insulin in the container and label when you receive it from the pharmacy. Make sure you get the Humulin that your doctor has prescribed for you.
Follow exactly the administration instructions for this medication as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
Dosage
Preparing Humulin 30:70
Injecting Humulin 30:70
If you use more Humulin 30:70 than you should
If you use more Humulin 30:70 than you should, your blood sugar may decrease.Check your blood sugar (see section 4, subsection A).
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult the Toxicological Information Service. Phone 91 562 04 20.
If you forget to use Humulin 30:70
If you use less Humulin 30:70 than you should, your blood sugar levels may increase. Check your blood sugar.Do not inject a double dose to compensate for missed doses.
If you interrupt treatment with Humulin 30:70
If you use less Humulin 30:70 than you should, your blood sugar levels may become too high. Do not change your insulin unless your doctor tells you to.
If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
Human insulin may causehypoglycemia(low blood sugar). See more information about hypoglycemia below in the subsection “Common problems with diabetes”.
Possible side effects
Systemic allergy:is very rare (affects fewer than 1 in 10,000 treated patients). The symptoms are as follows:
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If you think you have this type of allergy to Humulina 30:70 insulin, report it immediately to your doctor.
Local allergy:is common (affects fewer than 1 in 10 treated patients).In some patients, the injection area becomes red, swollen, or itchy. These symptoms usually disappear within a few days or weeks. If this happens to you, consult your doctor.
Changes in skin at the injection site:
If you inject insulin too frequently in the same place, the fatty tissue may shrink (lipoatrophy) or become thicker (lipohypertrophy) (may affect up to 1 in 100 people). Bumps under the skin may also occur due to the accumulation of a protein called amyloid (cutaneous amyloidosis; it is not known how often this occurs). Insulin may not work well if injected in a thickened area. Change the injection site to help prevent these skin changes.
Swelling (e.g. swelling of arms, ankles, fluid retention) has been reported, especially at the start of insulin treatment or during a change in treatment to improve blood sugar control.
Common problems with diabetes
A.Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) means there is not enough sugar in the blood. This can happen if:
Alcohol and some other medications can affect your blood sugar levels.
The first symptoms of low blood sugar usually appear quickly and include the following:
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Until you are sure of recognizing the warning signs, avoid situations such as driving a car, as hypoglycemia can pose a risk to you or others.
Do not use Humulina30:70 if you think you are starting to have hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
If your blood sugar is low, take glucose tablets, sugar, or drink a sweetened beverage. Then take something to eat, such as fruit, cookies, or a snack, as your doctor has instructed and rest. This should help you recover from mild or small insulin overdose hypoglycemia. If it worsens and your breathing is shallow and your skin is pale, report it immediately to your doctor. A glucagon injection can treat severe hypoglycemia. Take glucose or sugar after the glucagon injection. If you do not respond to glucagon, go to the hospital. Ask your doctor for information on glucagon.
B.Hyperglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) means your body does not have enough insulin.
Hyperglycemia can be caused by:
Hyperglycemia can cause diabetic ketoacidosis. The first symptoms begin slowly over several hours or days. The symptoms include the following:
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Severe symptoms include rapid breathing and a rapid pulse.Seek medical help immediately.
If hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) are not treated, they can be very serious and cause headaches, nausea, vomiting, dehydration, loss of consciousness, coma, or even death.
Three simple stepsto avoid hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia are:
C.Illness
If you are ill, especially when you have nausea or vomiting, you may vary the amount of insulin you need.You need to continue taking insulin even when you are not eating as you normally do.Perform urine or blood tests, follow the guidelines that have been indicated for you to perform in these cases, and report to your doctor or nurse.
Reporting side effects
If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if it is a possible side effect that does not appear in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through theSpanish System for Pharmacovigilance of Medicines for Human Use:www.notificaRAM.es.By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
Before first use, store your Humulin30:70 in the refrigerator (between 2?C and 8?C).Do not freeze..
You can maintain your vial “in use” at room temperature (below30ºC) for 28 days. Do not leave it near a heat source or in direct sunlight.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the packaging and on the label. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Do not use this medication if you observe thatthereare accumulations of material or white solid particles adhered to the bottom or walls ofvial, giving it an appearance similar to frost. Check it every time you inject.
Medicines should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash. Deposit the containers and medicines you no longer need at the SIGRE point of the pharmacy. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the containers and medicines you no longer need. In this way, you will help protect the environment.
Composition ofHumulina30:70
Appearance of the product and contents of the Humulina30:70
Humulina30:70 100UI/ml injectable suspension is awhite and sterile suspension, which contains 100 units of human insulin in each milliliter (100UI/ml). Each vial contains 1,000 units (10 milliliters).
Humulina30:70 100UI/ml is presented in a 1 vial or 2 vials or in multiple containers of 5 (5 x 1) vials.Only some sizes of containers may be commercially available..
Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer responsible
Marketing authorization holder:Lilly S.A., Avda. de la Industria, nº 30. 28108 Alcobendas, Madrid. Spain.
Manufacturer responsible:
This medicine is authorized in the member states of the European Economic Area with the following names:
Huminsulin“Lilly”Profil III (Austria)
Humuline 30/70 (Belgium, Luxembourg)
Humulin M3(Ireland, United Kingdom)
Humulin 30/70 (Italy)
Umulineprofil 30 (France)
Humulin M3 (30/70)(Greece)
Humulina30:70(Spain)
Last review date of this leaflet: August 2020.
Detailed and updated information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS)http://www.aemps.gob.es/
Have questions about this medication or your symptoms? Connect with a licensed doctor for guidance and personalized care.