Proper Use of This Medicine

Each package of insulin lispro contains a patient information sheet. Read this sheet carefully and make sure you understand :

• How to prepare the medicine.
• How to inject the medicine.
• How to dispose of syringes, needles, and injection devices.

It is best to use a different place on the body for each injection (e.g., abdomen, thigh, or upper arm). If you have questions about this, contact a member of your health care team.

When used as a mealtime insulin, insulin lispro should be taken within 15 minutes before the meal or immediately after the meal .

Follow carefully the special meal plan your doctor gave you . This is the most important part of controlling your condition, and is necessary if the medicine is to work properly. Also, exercise regularly and test for sugar in your blood or urine as directed.

Dosing—The dose of insulin lispro will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label .

• For injection dosage form:
  • For diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes):
    • Adults and teenagers—The dose is based on your blood sugar and must be determined by your doctor.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Storage—To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Store in the refrigerator. However, keep the medicine from freezing.
• After a cartridge has been inserted into a pen, store the cartridge and pen at room temperature, not in the refrigerator.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.