Lantus Insulin Long-Acting, 1 x 3ml ( 300iu )

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Buy Lantus Insulin Australia

Buy Lantus Insulin Australia This leaflet answers some common questions about Lantus.

It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor, pharmacist or diabetes educator.

All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you using Lantus against the benefits they expect it will have for you.

If you have any concerns about using this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Keep this leaflet with the medicine. You may need to read it again.

What Lantus is used for

Lantus is used to reduce high blood sugar (glucose) levels in people with diabetes mellitus.

Lantus is a modified insulin that is very similar to human insulin. It is a substitute for the insulin produced by the pancreas.

Lantus is a long-acting insulin. Your doctor may tell you to use a rapid-acting human insulin or oral diabetes medication in combination with Lantus.

Lantus is not addictive.

Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Lantus has been prescribed for you.

When you must not use Lantus

Do not use Lantus:

– If you have an allergy to:

• any medicine containing insulin
• any of the ingredients contained in Lantus listed at the end of this leaflet

Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include:

• redness, swelling, rash and itching at the injection site
• rash, itching or hives on the skin
• shortness of breath
• wheezing or difficulty breathing
• swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body

– If you are experiencing low blood sugar levels (hypoglycaemia – a “hypo”).

If you have a lot of hypos discuss appropriate treatment with your doctor.

– After the expiry date printed on the pack or if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.

If you use Lantus after the expiry date has passed, it may not work as well. If it has expired or is damaged, return it to your pharmacist for disposal.

– If the product appears cloudy, discoloured or contains particles, or if the injection pen/cartridge/vial appears damaged.

If you are not sure whether you should start using this medicine, talk to your doctor.

Do not give Lantus to children less than 6 years of age. There is no experience with the use of Lantus in children less than 6 years.

Before you start to use Lantus

Tell your doctor if you have allergies to any other medicines, foods, preservatives or dyes.

Tell your doctor if you have or have had any of the following medical conditions:

• kidney problems
• liver problems

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Pregnancy may make managing your diabetes more difficult.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.

Tell your doctor if:

• you drink alcohol
• you do not eat regular meals
• you do a lot of exercise
• you are ill or feeling unwell

Alcohol, diet, exercise and your general health all affect the control of your diabetes.