How Long Does Insulin Diluting Medium for NovoLog Last?

Generic: WATER INJECTION

28 days
Shelf life from federal drug label data

Storage Conditions

Room temperature Refrigerate Do not freeze Protect from light

Manufacturer

Novo Nordisk

Storage Information

16.2 Recommended Storage Dispense in the original sealed carton with the enclosed Instructions for Use. Store unused NOVOLOG in a refrigerator between 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Do not freeze NOVOLOG and do not use NOVOLOG if it has been frozen. Do not expose NOVOLOG to excessive heat or light. Do not withdraw NOVOLOG into a syringe and store for later use. Always remove and discard the needle after each injection from the NOVOLOG FlexPen or NOVOLOG FlexTouch and store without a needle attached. The storage conditions are summarized in the following table: Table 9. Storage Conditions for vial, PenFill cartridges, NOVOLOG FlexPen, and NOVOLOG FlexTouch NOVOLOG presentation Not in-use (unopened) Room Temperature (up to 30°C [86°F]) Not in-use (unopened) Refrigerated (2°C to 8°C [36°F to 46°F]) In-use (opened) Room Temperature (up to 30°C [86°F]) 10 mL multiple-dose vial 28 days Until expiration date 28 days* (refrigerated/room temperature) 3 mL single-patient-use PenFill cartridges 28 days Until expiration date 28 days (Do not refrigerate) 3 mL single-patient-use FlexPen 28 days Until expiration date 28 days (Do not refrigerate) 3 mL single-patient-use FlexTouch 28 days Until expiration date 28 days (Do not refrigerate) *For insulin pump use, the total in-use time is 19 days, including 7 days pump in-use time. Storage in External Insulin Pump: Change the NOVOLOG in the pump reservoir at least every 7 days or according to the pump user manual, whichever is shorter, or after expo

Important: This information is from federal drug label data and is for reference only. Always follow the specific expiration date printed on your medication packaging. Consult your pharmacist or healthcare provider with questions about medication storage or expiration.

Data source: View Insulin Diluting Medium for NovoLog on DailyMed (NIH) | Federal drug label data.

Last verified: 2026-03-28