Using Humalog® U-100 KwikPen® and U-200 KwikPen®
Humalog KwikPen is a small, lightweight pen that's prefilled with mealtime insulin. Plus, since it shouldn't be refrigerated after the first use*, you can take it just about anywhere. You can carry it in your purse, backpack, or pocket because it's the size of a marker.
*In-use Humalog KwikPen should be stored at room temperature, below 86°F (30°C) and must be used within 28 days or be discarded, even if it still contains Humalog.
How to Use Humalog U-100 KwikPen
These are not the full instructions. Please see the Instructions for Use included with your pen for full instructions.
How to Use Humalog U-200 KwikPen
Select Safety Information
Do not reuse needles or share your insulin injection supplies with other people. This includes your:
- prefilled pen for use by a single patient
- cartridges
- reusable pen that works with Lilly 3mL cartridges
- needles
- syringes
You or the other person can get a serious infection. This can happen even if you change the needle.
Where to Inject Humalog U-100 and U-200
There are many areas on your body where you can inject your insulin. It's important to change injection sites and not overuse any site.
You can inject your dose of Humalog under the skin of your stomach area, back of upper arm, upper leg, or buttocks. Never inject Humalog into a muscle or vein. Work with your doctor to determine what the most appropriate injection sites are for you.
Front side appropriate injection sites: Stomach and upper legs
Back side appropriate injection sites: The back of upper arms and buttocks
Select Safety Information
Do not change the type of insulin you take or your dose, unless your doctor tells you to. This could cause low or high blood sugar, which could be serious. Do not inject your insulin into the exact same spot or where the skin has pit or lumps. Avoid injecting into thickened, tender, bruised, scaly, hard, scarred, or damaged skin.
Storage and disposal for Humalog U-100 KwikPen and U-200 KwikPen
Unopened Humalog should be stored in a refrigerator (36° to 46°F [2° to 8°C]) and can be used until the expiration date on the carton or label.
Humalog should be stored away from light and heat.
Do not freeze and do not use Humalog if it has been frozen.
Opened prefilled pens should be kept at room temperature, below 86°F (30°C).
Opened Humalog prefilled pens must be thrown away 28 days after first use, even if they still contain insulin.
Safely dispose of needles and pens as directed in the KwikPen Instructions for Use.