Insulin Soluble (Regular)

Short-acting insulin that begins working within 30 minutes. It helps glucose enter the cells so the body can use it for energy.

Dosage by Body Weight

In children, total daily insulin requirements are usually 0.5 to 1 unit/kg/day, divided into basal and bolus doses. Requires strict carbohydrate counting and blood glucose monitoring.

Body Weight
Infants/Children
Dose
0.1 to 0.2 units/kg
Frequency
Before meals
Tracking Notes
Dose must be individualized by a pediatric endocrinologist.

Weight-based dosage tracking table for Insulin Soluble (Regular), including body weight, dose, frequency, and tracking notes.
Body Weight	Dose	Frequency	Tracking Notes
Infants/Children	0.1 to 0.2 units/kg	Before meals	Dose must be individualized by a pediatric endocrinologist.

Formulation

Injection (Vial)Injection (Pen)

Purpose

Short-acting insulin used to treat Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and emergency management of high blood sugar (Ketoacidosis).

Generic Name

Regular Human Insulin

Branded Drug Names

Insulin Soluble (Regular) is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:

Humulin R
Actrapid
Insuman Rapid

Scheduled Drug

Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.

Alternatives

Insulin LisproInsulin Aspart