GlucaGen HypoKit 1mg Syringe POM x1

Powder and solvent for solution for injection.

Before reconstitution the compacted powder should be white or nearly white. The solvent should be clear and colourless without particles.



Therapeutic indication
•GlucaGen is indicated for treatment of severe hypoglycaemic reactions, which may occur in the management of insulin treated children and adults with diabetes mellitus.

Diagnostic indication
• GlucaGen is indicated for motility inhibition in examinations of the gastrointestinal tract in adults.

Features

Nature and contents of container

Container for GlucaGen:
• Vial made of glass type I, Ph. Eur., closed with a bromobutyl stopper and covered with an aluminium cap.

Containers for solvent:
• Vial made of glass type I, Ph. Eur., closed with a bromobutyl disc with teflon and covered with an aluminium cap
• pre-filled syringe made of glass type I, Ph. Eur., with plunger (bromobutyl rubber) and needle.

The vials are provided with a tamperproof plastic cap which must be removed before use.

Special precautions for storage
• Do not freeze.
• If, in rare cases, the reconstituted product shows any signs of fibril formation (viscous appearance) or insoluble matter, it should be discarded.
• GlucaGen should be stored at a temperature of 2°C to 8°C (in a refrigerator). Store in the original package in order to protect from light.
• GlucaGen HypoKit should be stored at a temperature of 2-8°C (in a refrigerator). The user can store GlucaGen HypoKit at a temperature not exceeding 25°C for 18 months provided that the expiry date is not exceeded. Store in the original package in order to protect from light.

Shelf life
• GlucaGen 1 mg - Prior to reconstitution, the shelf life of the product is 36 months.
• GlucaGen HypoKit 1 mg - Prior to reconstitution, the shelf life of the product is 36 months.

The reconstituted GlucaGen should be used immediately after preparation.

Patient Information Leaflet
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.1289.pdf

Note: As this item requires to be stored between 2 and 8°C, it is considered cold chain supply and so will not be shipped to customers on a Friday.