Lantus SoloSTAR - Preparation for Injection; Getting Ready for Injection

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For additional help, visit
www.lantussolostar.com
or call 1-800-633-1610
Please see additional Important Safety Information for
Lantus
®
on page 9.
Please see accompanying full prescribing information
for Lantus
®
.
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How to get ready for
an injection
DOs and DON’Ts
DO check the expiration date on the pen box.
DON’T use the pen past the expiration date on the box.
DON’T refrigerate the pen after opening it.
DON’T use the pen if it has been open for longer than
28 days.
How to do it
1. Remove pen cap
2. Before beginning, check to see that the insulin in the pen
is clear and colorless. If it is not clear or has particles, do
not use that Lantus
®
SoloSTAR
®
pen. Use another pen or
call the 24-hour helpline at 1-800-633-1610
What to do
Always store UNOPENED Lantus
®
SoloSTAR
®
pens
in the refrigerator
Why? The cooler temperature will protect the insulin
in the pen until you are ready to use it
Don’t inject cold insulin. Wait until the pen has
been out of the refrigerator and warms up to room
temperature. After opening the pen, you should
not refrigerate it, and you can use it for up to
28 days
Why? Injecting cold insulin could make it feel more
uncomfortable. But it’s not dangerous
Always wash your hands with soap and water
before an injection
Why? Washing your hands will kill a lot of bacteria on
them. That will help prevent getting an infection
or contaminating the pen
Important Safety Information
for Lantus
®
You must test your blood sugar levels while using insulin,
such as Lantus
®
. Do not make any changes to your dose or
type of insulin without talking to your healthcare provider.
Any change of insulin should be made cautiously and only
under medical supervision.
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