Product overview
Description
Key Features & Ingredients
- U-40 disposable insulin syringe, calibrated for insulin at a concentration of 40 units per mL - a distinct, less concentrated graduation standard from the more common U-100 syringe, and not interchangeable with it
- Remains in active use in specific markets and regions, including parts of South Asia, for administering U-40-concentration insulin formulations that are still prescribed in those settings
- Fine-gauge needle, commonly around 31G with a short needle length typical for this category, built into a medical-grade plastic barrel with clear unit markings calibrated to the U-40 scale
- Supplied sterile in individually sealed packaging, made from non-toxic, non-pyrogenic materials, and intended for single use only
Benefits
- Clear U-40 unit graduations are intended to support accurate dosing specifically for people prescribed U-40 concentration insulin - using the matching syringe type is essential, since a mismatched syringe/insulin pairing can cause a significant dosing error
- The fine needle gauge is intended to make self-injection more comfortable
- Sterile, individually sealed, non-toxic packaging is intended to help maintain hygiene and safety until the moment of use
- Remaining available as a dedicated U-40 option helps ensure that people still prescribed this insulin concentration have access to a correctly calibrated syringe
Who Can Use This Product
- Intended specifically for people who have been prescribed U-40 concentration insulin by a physician - a distinct group from the majority of insulin users, who are typically prescribed U-100 concentration insulin
- Suitable for adults and, under a physician's or caregiver's supervision, children who require U-40 insulin therapy
- Not intended for anyone using U-100 concentration insulin - using this syringe with U-100 insulin can result in a significant dosing error; confirm your insulin's concentration with your physician or pharmacist before use
How to Use
- Before use, confirm with your physician or pharmacist that your prescribed insulin is specifically U-40 concentration - do not use this syringe with any other concentration
- Wash your hands and clean the injection site as instructed by your physician or diabetes educator before drawing up the dose
- Draw the prescribed dose by aligning the plunger with the correct unit marking on the U-40 scale printed on the barrel, then inject as directed by your physician or diabetes educator
- Use each syringe only once and discard it immediately after use
Storage & Safety
- Store unused syringes in their original sealed packaging in a clean, dry place at room temperature, away from direct sunlight
- Single use only - do not reuse or share a syringe between individuals
- Precaution: never mix up syringe types - measuring U-100 insulin with this U-40 syringe delivers roughly 2.5 times the intended dose, risking severe hypoglycemia, while measuring U-40 insulin with a U-100 syringe delivers only around 40% of the intended dose, risking persistent hyperglycemia. Always match the syringe scale exactly to your prescribed insulin's concentration
- Dispose of used syringes properly in a sharps container, never in regular household trash
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does "U-40" mean on this syringe?
A: It means the syringe is calibrated so its markings correspond to insulin at a concentration of 40 units per mL - a distinct, less common concentration than the U-100 standard used by most modern insulin formulations.
Q: Can I use this syringe with U-100 insulin?
A: No. Using U-100 insulin measured with a U-40-scale syringe results in a substantial overdose - roughly 2.5 times the intended amount - which risks severe hypoglycemia. Always use a syringe that exactly matches your prescribed insulin's concentration.
Q: What happens if I use U-40 insulin with a U-100 syringe instead?
A: You would deliver only a fraction of the intended dose - roughly 40% of it - which risks persistent hyperglycemia. This is why the syringe type must always match the insulin concentration exactly.
Q: Is U-40 insulin still used anywhere?
A: Yes. While U-100 is the dominant concentration in most modern insulin formulations, U-40 concentration insulin remains in active use in specific markets and regions, including parts of South Asia.
Q: Can I reuse this syringe?
A: No, it is intended for single use only. Discard it immediately after each injection in a sharps container.
Q: Who should use this syringe?
A: Only people who have been prescribed U-40 concentration insulin by a physician - confirm the concentration on your insulin vial or pen label, or with your physician or pharmacist, before use.
The information provided is accurate to our best practices, but it does not replace professional medical advice. We cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. The absence of specific information about a drug should not be seen as an endorsement. We are not responsible for any consequences resulting from this information, so consult a healthcare professional for any concerns or questions.
