Manage your pet's diabetes with ProZinc Insulin for Dogs and Cats. ProZinc is often the first line of treatment for diabetic pets, helping to improve their quality of life and alleviate symptoms, such as excessive thirst. A single injection of ProZinc insulin lasts 10-14 hours in cats and 16-24 hours in dogs. To administer it safely and accurately, it's recommended to use U-40 syringes.How it Works

PROZINC® (protamine zinc recombinant human insulin) is an injectable insulin for cats and dogs. PROZINC® is an aqueous suspension of protamine zinc recombinant human insulin that is indicated to reduce hyperglycemia (high blood glucose or high blood sugar) and clinical signs associated with hyperglycemia in cats and dogs with diabetes mellitus. 1, 2 PROZINC® works by helping your pet move all-important glucose from the bloodstream into the cells. Cats and dogs with diabetes mellitus don't produce enough of their own naturally produced insulin, or their own insulin doesn't work properly, and this causes glucose to build up in their blood, leading to health problems. PROZINC® becomes the essential replacement for diabetics to get their appropriate source of daily insulin.

Special Precautions

PROZINC® (protamine zinc recombinant human insulin) is for use in cats and dogs only. Keep out of the reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes. See product insert and packaging for full precautions.

Overdose Information

Immediately contact your closest emergency animal hospital or vet.

Side Effects

Cats and dogs presenting with severe ketoacidosis, anorexia, lethargy, and/or vomiting should be stabilized with short-acting insulin and appropriate supportive therapy until their condition is stabilized. As with all insulin products, careful patient monitoring for hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia is essential to attain and maintain adequate glycemic control and to prevent associated complications. Overdose can result in profound hypoglycemia and death. Glucocorticoids, progestogens, and certain endocrinopathies can have an antagonistic effect on insulin activity. Glucocorticoid and progestogen use should be avoided. The safety and effectiveness of PROZINC® insulin in breeding, pregnant, and lactating cats and dogs has not been evaluated. The safety and effectiveness of PROZINC® insulin in kittens and puppies has not been evaluated.

Storage

Store in an upright position under refrigeration at 36°-46°F (2°-8°C). Do not freeze. Protect from light. Use the 10 mL vial within 60 days of first puncture. Use the 20 mL vial within 80 days of first puncture. PROZINC insulin requires refrigeration at all times.

Tips

This product is most effective when given during meals or immediately thereafter. It is suggested that injections are administered at a set time every day for the sake of managing steady glucose levels. NOTE* Contains U-40 insulin: Be sure to administer with according U-40 syringe.