NovoRapid (Insulin Aspart) Dosage (Kitni leni hai)
NovoRapid (Insulin Aspart) dose is entirely individualized. Below are the key dosing principles — always follow your diabetologist's specific prescription.
Adult Dose (Baalgon ke liye)
- Individualized mealtime (bolus) dose — the diabetologist sets the dose based on blood glucose monitoring
- Injection timing: 5-10 minutes before a meal or immediately after starting to eat
- Never exceed the prescribed dose
- If you miss a dose, you may inject at mealtime if you are still eating. If the meal is finished, skip the dose. Never take a double dose.
Starting Dose: As prescribed by diabetologist (often 4-6 units per meal as starting point, adjusted)
Usual Dose: Individualized — varies by blood glucose pattern and meal size
Max Daily Dose: No fixed maximum — entirely individualized by diabetologist
Child Dose (Bachon ke liye)
Consult a paediatric diabetologist. NovoRapid can be used in children from age 2 years under specialist supervision, with weight-based dosing.
A child's dose is always decided by the doctor based on weight and age.
How to Take (Kaise leni hai)
- Subcutaneous injection — under the skin
- Clean the skin with an alcohol swab
- Dial the correct dose on the FlexPen
- Insert the needle at a 90° angle
- Inject and hold for 10 seconds before removing the needle
- Rotation: Use a different injection site each time
Best Time to Take (Kab leni chahiye)
- 5-10 minutes before main meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Or immediately after starting to eat (if appetite is uncertain)
With Food or Empty Stomach (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)
Always inject with a meal or immediately after starting to eat. Injecting on an empty stomach (without food) causes dangerous hypoglycaemia.
Missed Dose (Dose chhoot jaye to kya karein)
You may inject at mealtime if you are still eating. If the meal is finished, skip the dose — injecting insulin after a meal without further food is dangerous. Never take a double dose.
Overdose (Zyada Dose)
Insulin overdose = Hypoglycaemia:
- Mild: Take glucose tablets, fruit juice, or 2-3 teaspoons of sugar; recheck after 15 minutes
- Severe (loss of consciousness/seizure): Inject glucagon and CALL AN AMBULANCE IMMEDIATELY — this is an EMERGENCY
Dose Summary Table
| Patient | Dose | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | Individualized mealtime bolus | 5-10 min before or just after meal |
| Child (2+ years) | Weight-based — specialist only | Paediatric diabetologist supervision |
The information in this guide is for educational purposes only. Always confirm the dose with your diabetologist or pharmacist.