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Novofine

Generic name: insulin [ IN-su-lin ]
Brand name: Examples include BD Ultrafine and Novofine

Novofine is used for:

Injecting insulin (and other solutions as determined by your doctor) into a preselected site of the body.

Do NOT use Novofine if:

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Novofine:

Some medical conditions may interact with Novofine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Novofine. However, no specific interactions with Novofine are known at this time.

Ask your health care provider if Novofine may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Novofine:

Use Novofine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Novofine.

Important safety information:

Possible side effects of Novofine:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Redness, swelling, or itching at injection sites.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Novofine:

Store the needles at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C), in the original package. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Novofine and needles out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take Novofine or any other medicine. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for you. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about Novofine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to Novofine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. You must talk with your healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using Novofine.

Issue Date: June 3, 2015

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.