Insulin human, rDNA (produced by recombinant DNA technology in Saccharomyces cerevisiae).
1 ml contains 100 IU of insulin human.
One IU (International Unit) corresponds to 0.035 mg of anhydrous human insulin.
Mixtard is a mixture of dissolved insulin and isophane (NPH) insulin.
Mixtard 30 consists of 30% dissolved insulin and 70% isophane insulin.
Mixtard 30: 1 vial contains 10 ml equivalent to 1,000 IU.
Mixtard 30 Penfill: 1 cartridge contains 3 ml equivalent to 300 IU.
Excipients/Inactive Ingredients: Zinc chloride, glycerol, metacresol, phenol, disodium phosphate dihydrate, sodium hydroxide/hydrochloric acid (for pH adjustment), protamine sulphate and water for injections.