Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Human
Drug Class
Diabetes
What is Insuget?
Uses
Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin isophane is a intermediate-acting insulin. In...
How It Works
Isophane insulin also known as Novolin NPH, Novolin NPH, Novolin NPH. . It is of Semi Synthetic origin. .
How to Take It
1
Adult · SC
0.2 to 0.5 unit/kg/day — As recommended.
For diabetis 1 mellitus: Honeymoon phase
2
Adult · SC
0.5 to 0.8 unit/kg/day — As recommended.
For diabetis 1 mellitus: Initial dose
3
Adult · SC
0.5 to 1.2 unit/kg/day — As recommended.
For diabetis 1 mellitus: Split dose therapy
4
Adult · SC
0.5 to 1.5 unit/kg/day — As recommended.
For diabetis mellitus Type 11: Initial dose, monotherapy
5
Adult · SC
0.7 to 2.5 unit/kg/day — As recommended.
For diabetis 1 mellitus: Insulin resistance
6
Adult · SC
2.5 unit/kg — As recommended.
For diabetis mellitus Type 11: Maintenance dose, monotherapy
Safety Alerts
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to insulin, or if you are having an episode of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
This medicine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: congestive heart failure or other heart problems
liver or kidney disease
or low levels of potassium in your blood ( hypokalemia )
Important Warnings
You should not use insulin isophane and insulin regular if you are having an episode of low blood sugar
Never share an injection pen or syringe with another person, even if the needle has been changed
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of insulin allergy: redness or swelling where an injection was givenitchy skin rash over the entire bodytrouble breathingchest tightnessfeeling like you might pass outor swelling in your tongue or throat. Insulin isophane and insulin regular may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: fluid retention --weight gainswelling in your hands or feetfeeling short of breathor low potassium --leg crampsconstipationirregular heartbeatsfluttering in your chestincreased thirst or urinationnumbness or tinglingmuscle weakness or limp feeling. Common side effects of insulin isophane and insulin regular may include: low blood sugar
Drug Interactions
This insulin may not work as well when you use other medicines at the same time. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Some drugs can also cause you to have fewer symptoms of hypoglycemia
making it harder to tell when your blood sugar is low. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all medicines you start or stop using.
Price Intelligence
Rs 882.53
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 882.53 per unit
~9% below the approved ceiling, per unit
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 649.6
DRAPper unitRs 974.84
DVAGORs 882.53
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Human, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Humulin
100Iu
Rs 700.91Rs 700.91/unit
No DRAP alertsELI LILLY PAKISTAN PVT LTD.
Insugetr
100iu
Rs 1,094.64
Getz Pharma (Pvt) Limited
Humulin
10Ml
Rs 1,579.85Rs 1,579.85/unit
No DRAP alertsELI LILLY PAKISTAN PVT LTD.
SAMULIN R
100iu
Rs 1,094.62 ceiling
SAMI PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
SAMULIN-NPH
100iu
Rs 1,094.62 ceiling
SAMI PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Insugetn
100iu
+ Insulin Nph
Rs 649
Below approved ceilingGETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Insulatardhm
100iu
+ Insulin Nph
Rs 806
NOVO NORDISK
Actrapidhm
100iu
+ Insulin Regular
Rs 806
NOVO NORDISK
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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