Humulin® Brand of Insulins
Despite its name, Humulin insulin does not come from human beings. Instead, it is made in a factory using a chemical process called recombinant DNA technology, but is identical in chemical structure to human insulin. There are several types of Humulin insulin, and certain types are available in both a vial and a disposable Prefilled Pen.
Types of Humulin
- Humulin® R (REGULAR human insulin injection [rDNA origin]) is a short-acting insulin that has a relatively short duration of activity as compared with other insulins.
Patient Product Information — Vial - Humulin® N (NPH human insulin injection [rDNA origin]) is an intermediate-acting insulin with a slower onset of action and a longer duration of activity than Humulin R.
Patient Product Information — Vial
Patient Product Information — Insulin Pen - Humulin® 70/30 (70% human insulin isophane suspension, 30% human insulin injection [rDNA origin]) is a mixture insulin. It is an intermediate-acting insulin combined with the onset of action of Humulin R.
Patient Product Information — Vial
Patient Product Information — Insulin Pen - Humulin® 50/50 (50% human insulin isophane suspension, 50% human insulin injection [rDNA origin]) is a mixture insulin. It is an intermediate-acting insulin combined with the onset of action of Humulin R.
Patient Product Information — Vial
Please note! Humulin® R Regular U-500 (Concentrated) insulin human injection, USP (rDNA Origin) is a stronger concentration (500 units/mL) of Humulin R. Please read the Prescribing Information for proper dosage and administration.
Humulin is a registered trademark of Eli Lilly and Company.
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