Insulin aspart
Also sold as: NovoRapid, NovoLog
Prescription neededInsulin
Comes as:Injection
Also sold as: NovoRapid, NovoLog
Dose is set by your doctor. It is a rapid-acting insulin, injected under the skin just before a meal (0 to 10 minutes before eating). Always eat after injecting.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
Medicines that can react with this one.
Steroids raise blood sugar; the insulin dose may need to be increased.
Beta blockers can hide the warning signs of low blood sugar.