1/2 unit marked syringes

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Ann & Liz

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We are having difficulty sourcing U40 0.5 ml syringes with 1/2 unit markings. We will probably need to increase to 1.25u Caninsulin and it will be difficult to judge correct dose with 1 unit markings only. We did have some Sol-M ones from vet but they can't get any more it seems. Any suggestions, please? We are in UK.
 
Squalliesmom said:
I doubt it, Mary Ann, I just made an edit to my post, didn't realize she was in the UK.
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OK Thanks I know Alexi had found some in the UK but I can't find that post right now.

There should be some sort of Sticky on the Caninsulin/Vetsulin forum with places that U40 syringes with 1/2 unit markings can be purchased in different parts of the world. There are more and more C/V users joining up lately
 
Tuxedo Mom said:
OK Thanks I know Alexi had found some in the UK but I can't find that post right now.

There should be some sort of Sticky on the Caninsulin/Vetsulin forum with places that U40 syringes with 1/2 unit markings can be purchased in different parts of the world. There are more and more C/V users joining up lately
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That's a great idea, I agree whole-heartedly!
 
I've just looked at the VetUK page for these syringes, and they appear to be out of stock. (Have emailed them to ask when they'll be in stock again).

Ann @Ann & Liz , if they look like being out of stock for a while then another option would be to use U100 syringes (normally used with U100 insulin) but with a conversion chart for use with U40 insulin... (Do ask if you want more info about this....)

Eliz
 
Ann @Ann & Liz ,

I'm happy to send you some U100 syringes to try out if you'd like to have a go with those? Just PM me your address if you're interested. Or you can buy them from a number of places online. VetUK sell them, but Amazon often have good prices. Most of us using U100 syringes in the UK use the BD 0.3ml ones with half-unit markings ('Demi'), as shown here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MicroFine-0-3ml-Insulin-Syringes-U100/dp/B00K86ZO20

You'd be using them with a conversion chart (see link below). As an example, to get 1.2 units of U40 Caninsulin you'd be drawing insulin up to the 3 unit mark in a U100 syringe.
http://www.felinediabetes.com/insulin-conversions.htm

Eliz
 
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How frustrating that VetUK are out of stock! I just got a new order but they are cheap, maybe why there has been a rush on them.
I have found other sites showing u40 syringes with 1/2 unit markings (you need the smallest volume either 0.5ml or 0.3ml)
http://www.pioneervet.co.uk/Sol-M-U40-Insulin-Syringe price not shown but looks to be the same product as vet uk - you have to create an account to view prices
https://www.petdrugsonline.co.uk/ca...etes/prozinc-u-40-insulin-syringes-(120-pack) 0.3ml so easier to eyeball but expensive!
 
Alexi said:
How frustrating that VetUK are out of stock! I just got a new order but they are cheap, maybe why there has been a rush on them.
I have found other sites showing u40 syringes with 1/2 unit markings (you need the smallest volume either 0.5ml or 0.3ml)
http://www.pioneervet.co.uk/Sol-M-U40-Insulin-Syringe price not shown but looks to be the same product as vet uk - you have to create an account to view prices
https://www.petdrugsonline.co.uk/ca...etes/prozinc-u-40-insulin-syringes-(120-pack) 0.3ml so easier to eyeball but expensive!
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Thanks, Alexi, will get something sorted and hopefully will be back in stock again soon. We have some in reserve so not desperate yet.
 
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