Novolin R

Novolin R (insulin human) injection is a short-acting insulin for adults and children with diabetes. It is injected before meals via syringe or the prefilled disposable Novolin R FlexPen. The Novolin R ReliOn FlexPen is often found at Walmart.

  • Short-acting insulin: Usually taken 30-60 minutes before a meal. Typically begins to work about 30 minutes after injection and lasts 3-6 hours.
  • Approved for adults and children with diabetes.
  • It is injected before meals via syringe or the prefilled disposable Novolin R FlexPen.
  • Novolin R FlexPen is a blue pen. It delivers doses in 1 unit increments, up to 60 units at a time. It has a total capacity of 300 units.
  • Novolin R ReliOn FlexPen is often found at Walmart.

Novolin R Specs

Key specification

Generic Name Insulin human
Onset 30 to 60 minutes
Peak 2 to 4 hours
Duration 5 to 8 hours
Approved for Kids Yes
Color Blue pen
Concentration U-100
Delivery Syringe; Pen
Insulin Type Short-acting
Form Human

General Information

Product Name Novolin R
Product Type Insulin
Brand Novo Nordisk

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