Lantus/Novorapid temporarely out of fridge due to travel

[Alberti]

Leaving soon 4 months to Indonesia/Bali. Bought frio bags to keep insulin cool at 18 C while on the plain. But all the insulin what I will be using during these months is also in these bags. My 4 months supply of Lantus/Novorapid will be temporarely out of fridge temp for about 18/20 hours, before it will return into the fridge . Is the insulin then still ok , until the next few months ? I know used its 28 days out of fridge. What about this short period out of fridge temp. ? Can I still use it after 28 days. If not ,how is availablity of lantus/novorapid on Bali Indonesia ?

 

[SamJB]

It says in the leaflet that comes with it how long it lasts out of the fridge. Can't remember the exact number, but I think it's 28 days. It's the same whether it's used or unused.

 

[Alberti]

It says in the leaflet that comes with it how long it lasts out of the fridge. Can't remember the exact number, but I think it's 28 days. It's the same whether it's used or unused.

I know. But its the lantus what I take with me for 4 months. That will be out of fridge for about 18 hours during the flight. Then back into the fridge . Is it still ok then for more then 28 days ??

 

[nicolabarnett]

Why cant you ask the Airline crew to store your insulin in one of their fridges - i am sure they would do that for you

 

[becky.ford93]

Could be wrong but I'd say for that brief a period of time it should be fine, the 28 days applied to the fact that once you've actually used it the seal is no longer completely airtight.

 

[SamJB]

It would be absolutely fine, no need to worry.