Product Details:
- Brand Name: Lantus SoloStar
- Form: Prefilled insulin pen
- Pack Size: 1 FlexPen
- Volume per Pen: 3 mL
- Insulin Concentration: 100 IU/mL
- Active Ingredient: Insulin glargine (long-acting)
- Administration Route: Subcutaneous injection
How It Works:
- Slow and steady release: Provides 24-hour blood sugar control
- No pronounced peak: Reduces risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
- Once-daily injection: Usually taken at the same time each day
Who Should Use It?
- People with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
- Patients needing long-acting, basal insulin
- Those preferring a convenient, prefilled insulin pen
Usage Instructions:
- Inject once daily at the same time each day
- Administer subcutaneously (abdomen, thigh, or upper arm)
- Rotate injection sites to prevent skin thickening or irritation
- Do not mix with other insulin in the same injection
- Dispose of the pen after use (do not refill)
Warnings & Precautions:
- Regularly monitor blood sugar levels
- Risk of hypoglycemia if overdosed or if meals are skipped
- Do not use if the insulin appears cloudy or discolored
- Store unused pens in the refrigerator (2–8°C)
- In-use pens can be kept at room temperature (below 30°C) for up to 28 days