ProZinc (protamine zinc recombinant human insulin) is indicated for the reduction of hyperglycemia and hyperglycemia-associated clinical signs in cats with diabetes mellitus.

Although product literature or labels for other insulin products advocate replacing insulin vials every month, there are no special requirements to periodically replace PROZINC once the bottle has been punctured under normal use conditions. PROZINC is a suspension and once mixed has a whitish cloudy appearance. Of course, if discoloration or other abnormal appearances are observed, indicating contamination within the vial, it should be discarded. Loss of insulin activity in the bottle should always be considered whenever clinical symptoms or signs recur, regardless of the amount of insulin in the bottle. This is a U-40 insulin. 400 units per 10ml vial. This product information is supplied by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica. 

 

Recombinant human insulin, protamine sulfate, zinc oxide, glycerin, dibasic sodium phosphate, phenol, hydrochloric acid, water

 

Please follow your veterinarian's instructions exactly when using this medication. Initial recommended dose is 0.1 - 0.3 IU insulin/pound using a U-40 syringe. Doses should be given with or after a meal and injected into the back of the cat's neck.

 

For use in cats only. Keep out of the reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes. Accidental injection may cause hypoglycemia. In case of accidental injection, seek medical attention immediately. Exposure to product may induce a local or systemic allergic reaction in sensitized individuals. USE OF A SYRINGE OTHER THAN A U-40 SYRINGE WILL RESULT IN INCORRECT DOSING. FOR SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION IN CATS ONLY.