Recosulin R Cartridge Injection 3ml

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Recosulin R Cartridge Injection 3ml during pregnancy?

• This medicine can be used during pregnancy if your doctor recommends
• However, close monitoring of blood sugar levels is suggested as the dose requirements may change with each trimester of pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Recosulin R Cartridge Injection 3ml while breastfeeding?

You can use this while you are breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Recosulin R Cartridge Injection 3ml?

• Insulin is known to cause low blood sugar levels and these can lead to impairment in your driving ability
• Always keep sugar or a bar of chocolate in your car with you while driving
• In case you experience any of the symptoms of low blood glucose levels like dizziness, drowsiness, visual disturbances and sweating, stop driving immediately and have sugar/ juice.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Recosulin R Cartridge Injection 3ml?

• It is advisable not to consume alcohol when you are taking this medicine as it interferes with the way insulin works
• Consumption of alcohol may lead to an increased risk of both low blood glucose level and high blood glucose level
• Avoid excessive use of alcohol while taking insulin.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have recurrent low blood sugar levels
• Be very careful about symptoms of low blood sugar like sweating, anxiety, fast heartbeat, headache, intense hunger, restlessness, dizziness, irritability. If you experience these, immediately have sugar (Do not consume artificial sweeteners). Eat something as soon as possible. Do not take insulin in such a scenario. If still the symptoms persists, seek emergency medical help
• You have frequent fever and infections
• You have diseases related to liver and kidney
• You have thyroid disorders
• You are switching to different insulin medicine brand
• You have pain, itching and swelling at the injection site, you should continuously change the site of injection
• Avoid doing heavy exercise
• You are planning to change your diet preferences
• You should always carry sugar candy with you
• You are taking insulin but not taking adequate meals, your blood glucose can drop drastically.