SOL-VET U-40 Insulin Syringes Rx

SOL-VET U-40 Insulin Syringes Rx

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What are SOL-M and SOL-Vet U-40 Insulin Syringes for Dogs and Cats?

  • Insulin is a hormone that is naturally produced by the pancreas to convert sugar (glucose) in the blood to energy for the body.
  • Diabetic animals are either unable to produce their own insulin or cannot use it properly. 
  • Insulin injections help treat diabetes in cats and dogs by normalizing the glucose level in the blood.
  • Insulin syringes are necessary for administering this important drug.
  • U-40 insulin is divided into 40 dosing units per milliliter.
  • U-40 insulin syringes are designed to inject U-40 insulin types, such as ProZinc and Vetsulin.
  • SOL syringes allow for easy, accurate dosing with half-unit, bold dosage markings and a transparent barrel.
  • Needles are ultra-sharpened for injection comfort.
  • These syringes have been discontinued by the manufacturer. Stock is limited.

Why do cats and dogs use SOL U-40 Insulin Syringes?

  • Insulin is prescribed to dogs and cats with diabetes mellitus to help lower their blood sugar.
  • Insulin is an ongoing, supportive treatment for diabetes.
  • Insulin must be injected subcutaneously, or below the skin, using a syringe or an insulin pen and pen needle.

What else should I know about SOL U-40 Insulin Syringes?

  • VetRxDirect requires a prescription from a veterinarian to dispense syringes.
  • Easy, accurate dosing with half-unit, bold dosage markings and a transparent barrel.
  • Needles are ultra-sharpened for injection comfort.
  • 100 per box -- 10 packs of 10 syringes.
  • For use with U-40 insulin only.
  • 3/10 cc syringes hold up to 12 units of insulin. It may be easier to accurately dose small doses of insulin, such as one unit, with 3/10 cc syringes.
  • 1/2 cc syringes hold up to 20 units of insulin.
  • 1 cc syringes hold up to 40 units of insulin.
  • Half-unit markings make it easier to accurately draw up doses of half-units.
  • 30 gauge needles are slightly smaller in circumference than 29 gauge needles.
  • U-40 syringes and U-100 syringes are NOT the same. Looking for U-100 syringes?

What problems could my dog or cat have with SOL U-40 Insulin Syringes?

  • U-40 syringes and U-100 syringes are NOT interchangeable.
  • You can only accurately select a U-40 insulin dose with a U-40 syringe.
  • It is very important that you select the correct dosing system syringe in order to not overdose or underdose insulin to your dog or cat.

How do you use SOL U-40 Insulin Syringes?

  • Syringes should be used one time only.
  • Contact your local waste management or check SafeNeedleDisposal.org on how to dispose of the syringes properly.

What is in SOL U-40 Insulin Syringes?

  • Sold by box of 100 syringes.

Will I get what I see in the picture?

  • SOL is a brand name. You will receive the exact brand that you request.

Is it important for my dog or cat to finish all of the SOL U-40 Insulin Syringes?

  • Dogs and cats may use insulin and SOL U-40 Insulin Syringes for different lengths of time. Please consult your veterinarian if you have any questions.