Humatrope - I left a full vial on the counter for about 4 hours. Is it still ok to use it?
Question posted by shirley 33 on 11 Oct 2011
Last updated on 12 October 2011 by Rajive Goel
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Vials
Before Reconstitution — Vials of Humatrope and Diluent for Humatrope are stable when refrigerated at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). Avoid freezing Diluent for Humatrope. .
After Reconstitution — Vials of Humatrope are stable for up to 14 days when reconstituted with Diluent for Humatrope or Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP and refrigerated at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). Avoid freezing the reconstituted vial of Humatrope.
After Reconstitution with Sterile Water, USP — Use only one dose per Humatrope vial and discard the unused portion. If the solution is not used immediately, it must be refrigerated at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F) and used within 24 hours.
Please call a pharmacist & check with him/her, take care.
Best wishes!
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- Humatrope uses and safety info
- Humatrope prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Humatrope (detailed)
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