Vetsulin U-40 VetPen Cartridges are used to administer insulin to pets diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. There are 10 cartridges of porcine insulin zinc suspension included. This medication helps reduce hyperglycemia and other associated clinical signs of diabetes. Cartridges must be used with VetPen needles 12 mm (29g) (#50990) and VetPens (#50992), both of which are sold separately. FDA approved.How it Works

• Porcine insulin has a similar amino acid structure to canine insulin. It is considered an intermediate acting insulin.
• Vetsulin has two activity peaks after administration in dogs - one around 4 hours and another around 11. Activity duration varies, but is typically 14 to 24 hours.
• In cats, the activity peak occurs between 1.5 and 8 hours, and activity duration varies at 8 to 12 hours.
• Peak activity, activity duration, and required dose to adequately control diabetic symptoms will all vary between patients.

• Effectiveness and safety have not been evaluated in kittens or puppies, or in lactating, pregnant, or breeding cats or dogs.
• Product exposure could cause a systemic or local allergic reaction for sensitized individuals.
• Seek immediate medical attention upon accidental injection. This can cause clinical hypoglycemia.
• Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, immediately begin flushing eyes for 15 minutes with copious amounts of water.
• Vetsulin is not recommended during hypoglycemic periods.
• Pets known to have systemic pork or pork product allergies should not be prescribed Vetsulin.
• Keep out of reach of animals and children.

• Blurred vision
• Rapid heartbeat
• Sweating
• Shaking
  
  Other potential reactions include:
  • Weight gain
  • Edema (swelling)
  • Rash
  • Pruritus (itching)
  • Lipodystrophy
  • Injection site reactions
  • Allergic reactions
  
  
  Storage
  • Store in an upright position
  • Loaded VetPen can be stored on its side
  • Refrigerate at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C)
  • Use contents within 42 days of first puncture
  • Protect from light
  • Don't freeze.
  
  
  Active Ingredients
  
  Vetsulin is a sterile aqueous zinc suspension of purified porcine insulin. Each mL contains: 40 IU of purified porcine insulin (35% amorphous and 65% crystalline), 7.0 mg of Sodium chloride, 1.36 mg of Sodium acetate trihydrate, 1.0 mg of Methylparaben (preservative), 0.08 mg of Zinc (as chloride). pH is adjusted with hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide.