Using Lantus^®

Before using them, Lantus cartridges should be stored in their outer cartons in a fridge between 2°C and 8°C. They should not be frozen and must be kept out of direct heat and light.

You should keep the cartridge at room temperature for 1 or 2 hours before inserting it in the pen and check to make sure that the cartridge is intact and that the solution appears clear with no visible particles.

When in use, don’t put your pen containing a cartridge back in the fridge or leave it anywhere above 30ºC. Keep it out of direct light and away from sources of heat. Once opened, Lantus can only be used for 28 days. So, write the use-by date on the label to help you remember and discard the cartridge after four weeks.

Before using them for the first time, Lantus SoloSTAR^® pre-filled pens should be stored in the fridge at between 2ºC and 8ºC and kept in their outer packaging.

Don’t freeze the pens and only use them if the solution inside is clear with no visible particles.

When you’re nearly ready to start using a new pen, take it out of the fridge and allow it to warm up a little by keeping it at room temperature for 1-2 hours. This helps to make sure that an accurate dose is delivered.

When in use, don’t put the Lantus SoloSTAR pen back in the fridge and don’t leave it in a place that is warmer than 30ºC. It should be kept out of direct light and away from sources of heat.

Do not store Lantus SoloStar with the needle attached and always replace the pen cap after each use.

You can use your Lantus SoloStar for 28 days after first use. After this time, you must throw it away, even if there is some insulin left in it. Replace the pen cap and dispose of the pen in the way advised by your doctor or nurse.

You can tell the pen is empty when the dose pointer has reached ‘0’ on the dose scale and the injection button cannot be pulled out any more.