Manufactured by Merck

Vetsulin is a pet insulin for animals who have diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) and the elevated blood glucose levels that are a long-term health risk for pets in the same way they are for humans. Vetsulin is an injectable insulin suspension that can bring down blood sugar levels in pets quickly when the animal has hyperglycemia. Vetsulin is an FDA-approved pet injection that controls glucose levels and lessens the signs of diabetes in pets, including frequent urination, increased thirst, constant hunger, weight loss, cloudy eyes, lethargy, or hypersomnolence (excessive sleeping).

Directions

Be sure you are administering the correct Vetsulin dosage based on your veterinarian's instruction and what is indicated in the prescription you have for your pet

Wash your hands before handling medication or administering it

Remove vial of Vetsulin from refrigerator and shake vial until the pet insulin has a milky consistency to it and any foam is completely dispersed

Remove cap from the needle and insert the needle into the vial

Turn vial upside down while still ensuring the tip of the needle remains in the vial

Draw the correct dose into the U-40 syringe

Inspect the syringe to determine there are no air bubbles. If bubbles are seen you can eliminate them by holding the syringe up and tapping the side of it until the bubbles move the top. Push them out using the plunger and then draw the correct dose again.

Remove needle from vial

Administration

Pinch a fold of your pet's skin.

Administer the injection subcutaneously, at a point that 3/4 of an inch to 2 inches from the dorsal midline, and varying from behind the scapulae to the mid lumbar region and alternating sides. Your veterinarian may specify a different injection site based on your pet.

Press down plunger as far as it will go. Confirm solution has been fully injected from syringe and then place vial back in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Vetsulin is Porcine Insulin Zinc Solution

Cautions

Vetsulin is to be injected with a U-40 syringe only. Using any other type of syringe could result in incorrect dosing and serious harm or even death occurring to the pet

Never dilute Vetsulin

Pet insulin should be refrigerated (do not freeze) and kept out of direct light

Vials that are exposed to high heat or frozen must be discarded

Contents of vial not administered should be discarded after 42 days of vial first being punctured

It is important that you pet eats before you administer Vetsulin

Syringes should be disposed of properly in a Sharps container

Interactions

There is the possibility of negative drug interactions between Vetsulin and other Rx medications, including prescription drugs for pets classified as antimicrobials, antivirals, antifungals, antihistamines, analgesics, anesthetics/tranquilizers, diuretics, bronchodilators, corticosteroids (cats), NSAIDs, thyroid hormone supplementation, hyperthyroid medication (methimazole), internal and external parasiticides, anti-emetics, dermatological topical treatments and oral supplements, and ophthalmic preparations containing antimicrobials and anti-inflammatory medications.

Vaccines may also present interaction risks. Tell your veterinarian of all medications your pet is currently taking before getting prescription and proceeding to buy Vetsulin.

Side Effects

Vetsulin side effects are a possibility, and some pets may experience vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss or appetite loss, or development of urinary tract infections. If these side effects are seen it may be best to discontinue use until you are able to meet with a veterinarian and discuss other pet insulin alternatives or a different approach to treating pet diabetes.

Product Code : 13371