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Premixed human insulin (soluble and isophane)

Premixed human insulin (short-acting plus intermediate-acting)

Listed in Bangladesh as Insulin Human [rDNA] + Isophane Insulin Human. Also known as Biphasic isophane insulin, Premixed insulin.

10 brands
10 makers
SC Injection
From ≈ ৳254

What it is used for

Premixed human insulin is used to control blood sugar in type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It combines a mealtime insulin and a background insulin in one injection, which suits people who have regular meals and prefer fewer injections. It is widely used in type 2 diabetes when tablets alone no longer control blood sugar.

How it works

The soluble (short-acting) part starts working soon after injection to cover the meal, while the isophane (intermediate-acting) part is absorbed slowly to provide background insulin for many hours afterwards.

Drug class: Premixed human insulin (short-acting plus intermediate-acting)

Available in Bangladesh

10 brands from 10 makers, in these forms and strengths:

SC Injection: 25%+75% in 100 IU/ml30%+70% in 100 IU/ml30%+70% in 40 IU/ml50%+50% in 100 IU/ml50%+50% in 40 IU/ml

Brands and prices

Same medicine, different makers — ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Premixed human insulin (soluble and isophane) SC Injection · 30%+70% in 100 IU/ml9 brands · from ≈ ৳254

AnsulinSquare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳254
Gensulin M30Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳268
Mixtard 30Novo Nordisk Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd≈ ৳269
Mixtard 30Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳275
InsulPopular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳288
MaxsulinIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳295
InsuletAristopharma Ltd.≈ ৳302
DiasulinACI Limited≈ ৳309

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HumulinEli Lilly and Company≈ ৳318

Premixed human insulin (soluble and isophane) SC Injection · 50%+50% in 100 IU/ml6 brands · from ≈ ৳359

Mixtard 50Novo Nordisk Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd≈ ৳359
AnsulinSquare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳396
InsulPopular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳399
DiasulinACI Limited≈ ৳411
InsuletAristopharma Ltd.≈ ৳412
MaxsulinIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳428

Premixed human insulin (soluble and isophane) SC Injection · 30%+70% in 40 IU/ml5 brands · from ≈ ৳272

AnsulinSquare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳272
Mixtard 30Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳278
DiasulinACI Limited≈ ৳279
InsulPopular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳298
MaxsulinIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳301

Premixed human insulin (soluble and isophane) SC Injection · 25%+75% in 100 IU/ml1 brand · from ≈ ৳285

Insuman CombSynovia pharma plc≈ ৳285

Premixed human insulin (soluble and isophane) SC Injection · 50%+50% in 40 IU/ml1 brand · from ≈ ৳397

DiasulinACI Limited≈ ৳397

Cheapest first. Prices are DGDA maximum retail prices (MRP) per unit as listed, rounded down to the whole taka. ≈ marks an indicative MRP from a public price list that Mukti has not yet checked against the pack. The MRP printed on the pack always applies.

Prescription

Mukti's medicine catalogue marks Premixed human insulin (soluble and isophane) as a prescription medicine. Keep a valid prescription ready when you order it in the Mukti Health app, and use it only as your doctor directs.

Important safety information

Common side effects

Low blood sugar is the most common side effect, particularly if a meal is missed or delayed, or after extra exercise. Weight gain, redness at the injection site and lumps under the skin from repeated use of one spot can also occur.

Talk to a doctor or pharmacist first

Anyone with irregular mealtimes, shift work or plans to fast
People with kidney disease, liver disease or frequent low sugar episodes
Women who are expecting a baby, planning one or breastfeeding
Older adults who live alone or have trouble recognising low sugar
Anyone taking steroids, beta-blockers or other diabetes medicines

Warnings

Roll the pen or vial gently between your hands and tip it up and down until the insulin looks evenly cloudy before every injection.
Premixed insulins come in different mixes and concentrations. Use only the product and syringe or pen your doctor prescribed, and do not switch without advice.
Premixed insulin is injected under the skin only; it must never be given into a vein.
Recognise and treat low sugar quickly (shaking, sweating, confusion); get emergency help if a person cannot swallow or is unconscious.
Keep unused insulin in the fridge without freezing, and the one in use away from heat.

Questions people ask

What do the numbers on premixed insulin mean?

The numbers show how much of the mix is short-acting insulin and how much is intermediate-acting insulin. Different mixes act differently, so always use the one your doctor prescribed.

Why must premixed insulin be mixed before use?

The intermediate-acting part is a cloudy suspension that settles when left standing. If it is not mixed evenly, each injection may contain a different amount of each insulin, which can make blood sugar harder to control.

Is premixed insulin better than using separate insulins?

Premixed insulin means fewer injections but less flexibility, because meals need to be regular. Separate background and mealtime insulins allow more adjustment. Your doctor will suggest the approach that fits your routine.

What is the cheapest brand of Premixed human insulin (soluble and isophane) 30%+70% in 100 IU/ml sc injection in Bangladesh?

Of the 9 brands of Premixed human insulin (soluble and isophane) 30%+70% in 100 IU/ml sc injection listed, the lowest maximum retail price is ৳254, for Ansulin (Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.). They contain the same medicine; ask your doctor or pharmacist before you switch brands.

What is the price of Premixed human insulin (soluble and isophane) in Bangladesh?

Listed maximum retail prices range from ৳254 to ৳428 per unit, depending on the form, strength and maker.

How many brands of Premixed human insulin (soluble and isophane) are there in Bangladesh?

Mukti lists 10 brands of Premixed human insulin (soluble and isophane) from 10 makers, as sc injection.