Does lantus need pen needles?
Between injections, the Lantus® SoloSTAR® pen should be stored with its cap on and no needle attached. Once it has been used, it should not be refrigerated.
What are the needles for insulin pens called?
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| Color | Grey | 4mm (5/32”) 32 Gauge 90ct |
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Can I buy insulin pen needles over the counter?
It is legal in most of the U.S. to purchase syringes and needles without a prescription. However, you are solely responsible for following the laws in your state. HealthWarehouse.com reserves the right to refuse any order in the event that filling such order would violate any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
What pen does Lantus cartridge use?
AllStar® is a reusable pen for the injection of insulin. AllStar® can only be used with Sanofi 3 mL (300 units) insulin cartridges (U-100) from Sanofi Group.
How do I use a lantus SoloStar pen?
Keep the pen straight, insert the needle into your skin. Use your thumb to press the injection button all the way down. When the number in the dose window returns to 0 as you inject, slowly count to 10 before removing. (Counting to 10 will make sure you get your full insulin dose.)
Are all insulin pen needles the same?
Needle length Needles come in all different lengths. NovoFine® Plus is 4 mm in length, our shortest insulin pen needle currently available. Although its size may suggest otherwise, when compared with longer and thicker needles, a 4 mm needle effectively delivers insulin regardless of patient body mass index (BMI).
What gauge are insulin needles?
Insulin delivery, which involves even smaller volumes and is typically carried out by patients in diverse everyday settings, benefits from still smaller needles, usually of 31–29 gauge inserted to a depth of 6–13 mm.
Is a prescription required for insulin pen needles?
Most insulin syringes and pen needles can be purchased without a prescription however, a prescription is required for third-party coverage.
How do you inject Lantus Solostar pen?
How many mL is a Solostar pen?
Each cartridge contains 3 ml of solution for injection, equivalent to 300 units. *Insulin glargine is produced by recombinant DNA technology in Escherichia coli.
How should I take Lantus SoloStar?
Follow the instructions that come with the Lantus ® SoloSTAR ® pen Use alcohol or soap and water to clean the injection site. The injection site should be dry before injecting Attach a new needle before each use-always Count to 10 after pressing the button Remove the needle from your skin if you dial another dose
Does Lantus SoloStar cause nausea?
Lantus Solostar can cause a range of side effects. The most common is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), with signs including: – Nausea.
How should I store Lantus solostar?
Place the outer needle cap back onto the pen. It should cover the needle. Pull or unscrew the needle from the pen. Put the needle in your sharps container. Place the SoloStar pen cap back on the pen. Store the open pen at room temperature for up to 28 days.
What are pen needles for Lantus?
1 Options include: Unifine Pentips 6mm Novofine Pen Needles 6mm MyLife Penfine Needles 6mm GlucoRx FinePoint Pen Needles Universal Fit 6mm 31G