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how long can insulin be kept out of fridge

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How long can insulin be kept out of fridge and how much be kept in temp??

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HOBIEONE

Hello Umar. I have been to some very hot places on my Motorbike (no fridge etc). & camping so no power & only had Frio bags to keep stable temp. People on pumps have insulin next to them upto 3 days ? Shorter the time insulin is out of the fridge the better.

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If the temp 40 Celsius

What gonna do?

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It depends on the brand of insulin. Some can be out for 28 days. Check with your doctor and/or pharmacist.

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umar54

Humulin 70/30

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Activity2004Administrator in reply to umar54

Is it a pen or vile/bottle?

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umar54

Vial

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Activity2004Administrator in reply to umar54

You can get an item to hold your insulin in outside of the house then put it back in the refrigerator when you get back.

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Kulkarni50 in reply to Activity2004

If vial is opned, it should be kept at home temperature.

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umar54

Thanx

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You're welcome!😀

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An unopened cartridge should be kept in a refrigerator at between 2 to 8 degrees Centigrade and away from the cooling element (I keep the cartridges in their box inside a plastic container in the fridge).

An opened cartridge can be kept with you at room temperature (below 30 degrees Centigrade.

Every pack of insulin will be issued with a Patient Information leaflet which will give instructions how your particular brand or formulation should be stored.

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