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  1. dm+d
  2. Refrigerated Storage
    1. GlucaGen Hypokit · Novo Nordisk
  3. Lactation Safety Information

dm+d

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Refrigerated Storage

GlucaGen HypokitNovo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk
GlucaGen Hypokit
Injection, 1mg

In the event of an inadvertent temperature excursion the following data may be used:
GlucaGen HypoKit can be stored at a temperature ≤ 25°C for 18 months provided that the expiry date is not exceeded.

Please refer to the manufacturer’s product literature for recommended storage information at https://www.medicines.org.uk

20 January 2022
London MI Service

Lactation Safety Information

Yes
Low levels anticipated in milk due to the drug's properties
No published evidence of safety
Not absorbed from the infant's GI tract
11 September 2020