Inactive Ingredients: Each mL of ProZinc contains: protamine sulfate 0.466 mg; zinc oxide 0.088 mg; glycerin 16.00 mg; dibasic sodium phosphate, heptahydrate 3.78 mg; phenol (added as preservative) 2.50 mg; hydrochloric acid 1.63 mg; water for injection (maximum) 1005 mg. pH is adjusted with hydrochloric acid and⁄or sodium hydroxide.
Usage: *For complete product information, please review the full prescribing information in the manufacturer package insert. ProZinc Insulin should be administered subcutaneously (injected under the skin) as directed by your veterinarian. Please consult your veterinarian before making any changes or discontinuing the prescribed dosing schedule. Injectable medications require needles, syringes, and a designated sharps disposal container. These are not included with the medication and must be purchased separately. Please consult your veterinarian for guidance regarding appropriate needle and syringe sizes for your pet. For general injectable use (aseptic technique): Aseptic technique refers to a set of practices designed to minimize the risk of contamination and infection during medical procedures. These practices can also be applied to the handling and administration of injectable medications to your pet to help reduce the risk of post–injection bacterial infections. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after administration. Use a new, sterile needle and syringe for each injection. Needles and syringes should never be reused. Do not touch the needle, syringe tip, or vial stopper (once it has been wiped with alcohol) to any surface to avoid contamination. Adequately clean and disinfect the vial stopper with an alcohol wipe, then allow it to dry before inserting the sterile needle⁄syringe. Withdraw and administer the prescribed dose as directed by your veterinarian. Dispose of the needle⁄syringe immediately after use into a proper sharps disposal container. Manufacturer Dosage and Administration: FOR SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION IN DOGS AND CATS ONLY. USE OF A SYRINGE OTHER THAN A U–40 SYRINGE WILL RESULT IN INCORRECT DOSING. DO NOT SHAKE OR AGITATE THE VIAL. PROZINC insulin requires refrigeration at all times. PROZINC® (protamine zinc recombinant human insulin) should be mixed by gently rolling the vial prior to withdrawing each dose from the vial. Once mixed, PROZINC® insulin suspension has a white, cloudy appearance. Clumps or visible white particles can form in insulin suspensions: do not use the product if clumps or visible white particles persist after gently rolling the vial. Using a U–40 insulin syringe, the injection should beadministered subcutaneously on the back of the neck or on the side of the cat or dog.
Missed Doses: Administer the dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular schedule. Do not administer more medication than prescribed or two doses at once. If you have questions about your pet's prescribed dosing schedule (e.g., timing, interval), please consult your veterinarian.
Side Effects: *For complete information on this product's side effects and how to manage them, please refer to the manufacturer's package insert and Client Information Sheet. The most common insulin–related side effect is hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Signs of low blood sugar can occur suddenly and may include weakness, staggering gait, muscle twitching, coma, depression, lethargy, sluggishness, behavioral changes, seizures, convulsions, and death. Always be prepared for an unexpected hypoglycemic event; a source of real
