How long can Tresiba be out of the fridge?
How long can unopened or unused Tresiba last out of the fridge? How long does opened or in-use Tresiba last out of the fridge?
How long can Tresiba be out of the fridge?
Tresiba (insulin degludec) can last out of the fridge, at room temperature (below 86°F [30°C]), for 56 days (8 weeks). This includes Tresiba that is in-use (opened) and not in-use (unopened). After this time Tresiba should be discarded.
Storage Conditions and shelf life for Tresiba:
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Not in-use (unopened) |
In-use (opened) |
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Refrigerated [2°C to 8°C]) |
Room Temperature |
Room Temperature |
Refrigerated [2°C to 8°C]) |
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3 mL single-patient-use Tresiba |
Until expiration date |
56 days |
56 days |
56 days (8 weeks) |
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10 mL multiple-dose Tresiba U-100 Vial |
Until expiration date |
56 days |
56 days |
56 days (8 weeks) |
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3 mL single-patient-use Tresiba |
Until expiration date |
56 days |
56 days |
56 days (8 weeks) |
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References
Tresiba Prescribing Information www.drugclasses.com/pro/tresiba.html
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