Novolin R is the company brand name for regular insulin.

Before using insulin regular, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.

It is not known whether insulin regular passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby.

Do not freeze insulin regular, and throw away the medication if it has become frozen.

Whenever you use insulin regular, be sure to eat a meal or snack within 15 to 30 minutes.

It is important to keep insulin regular on hand at all times.

Do not change the brand of insulin regular or syringe you are using without first talking to your doctor or pharmacist.

Your blood sugar may become dangerously low if you drink alcohol while using insulin regular.

Your pharmacist can provide more information about insulin regular.

Short-acting: Includes regular insulin which begins working within 30 minutes and is active about 5 to 8 hours.