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Q U I C K G U I D E

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  • Page 1 Sol o Star Sol o Star Q U I C K G U I D E...
  • Page 2 You have just been prescribed Lantus, Apidra or Insuman Basal in the pre-filled insulin pen SoloStar. You can set doses from 1–80 units, one unit at a time. In this Quick Guide you will find information about how to use your SoloStar.
  • Page 3 SoloStar and its parts Needle Injection button Inner needle cap Outer needle cap Dosage selector Dosage window Protective cap Name of the insulin and colour marking Pen body Insulin container Rubber seal Every SoloStar contains 300 units of insulin.
  • Page 4 Make sure that Make sure that you you have the have the right right insulin. insulin. The Lantus The Insuman Basal SoloStar is grey SoloStar is white with a purple with a green injection button. injection button. The Apidra SoloStar is blue with a dark blue injection button.
  • Page 5 Attach the needle Perform a safety test Select a dosage of Attach a new needle straight onto 2 units by turning the rubber seal. Screw or press the the dosage selector needle depending on which needle clockwise. Remove you are using. the outer and inner needle cap.
  • Page 6 Put on the protective unit. cap of your SoloStar and store it safely. Inject your dosage as instructed by your diabetes nurse or doctor. Insert the needle into the skin and press the injection button all the way down to the bottom.
  • Page 7: Tips And Advice

    10 seconds to If you need to clean the outside of your ensure that you receive your entire dosage. SoloStar, wipe it with a damp cloth. Do not soak or wash your SoloStar and avoid soap or Storage of your SoloSTAR solvents.
  • Page 8 You can find more information about diabetes at www.insulin.se You can also learn about other insulins at www.fass.se sanofi-aventis AB, Box 14142, 167 14 Bromma, Sweden. Phone: 08 - 634 50 00. www.sanofi.se Questions about our medications: infoavd @ sanofi.com...