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How to use your Lantus
SoloStar
A step-by-step guide to using your
Lantus SoloStar pen
This quick how-to guide—a short version of the instruction
leaflet included in your Lantus SoloStar pen box—has been
designed to help you more easily learn how to inject the
right amount of insulin every time. That way, you may avoid
getting too little or too much insulin, which can affect your
blood sugar levels.
If there's anything you don't understand, or if you
have any questions, ask your healthcare provider.
You can also go online at
support line at 1-800-633-1610.
If you are using Lantus SoloStar for the first time, it is important that you read the full instruction
leaflet and follow all of the steps to help ensure you receive an accurate dose each time.
Do not share needles, pens, or syringes with others. Do NOT reuse needles.
People who are blind or have vision problems should not use the Lantus SoloStar prefilled pen
without help from a person trained in its use.
What is Lantus?
Prescription Lantus is a long-acting insulin used to treat adults with type 2 diabetes and adults and pediatric
patients (children 6 years and older) with type 1 diabetes for the control of high blood sugar.
Do not use Lantus to treat diabetic ketoacidosis.
Important Safety Information
Do not take Lantus during episodes of low blood sugar or if you are allergic to insulin or any of the inactive
ingredients in Lantus.
Do not share needles, insulin pens, or syringes with others. Do NOT reuse needles.
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Summary of Contents for Lantus SoloStar
- Page 1 Do not use Lantus to treat diabetic ketoacidosis. Important Safety Information Do not take Lantus during episodes of low blood sugar or if you are allergic to insulin or any of the inactive ingredients in Lantus. Do not share needles, insulin pens, or syringes with others. Do NOT reuse needles.
- Page 2 (thiazolidinediones), even if you have never had heart failure or other heart problems. If you already have problems, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or if you are breast-feeding or planning to heart failure, it may get worse while you take TZDs with Lantus. Your treatment with TZDs and Lantus may need breast-feed.
- Page 3 Before you inject Lantus, remove it from the refrigerator for an hour or two—cold insulin can be more painful to inject. Do not allow Lantus to freeze. Do not put Lantus in a freezer or next to a freezer pack. If you see frost or ice crystals in your Lantus solution, throw it away.
- Page 4 • A fast heartbeat • Extreme drowsiness, dizziness, or confusion Lantus may cause serious side effects that can lead to death, such as severe allergic reactions. Get medical • Sweating help right away if you have:...
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Page 5: Important Safety Information
Do NOT dilute or mix Lantus with any other insulin or Do not use Lantus to treat diabetic ketoacidosis. solution. It will not work as intended and you may lose blood sugar control, which could be serious.