Toujeo 300u/ml Solostar

Quick info

Toujeo 300 U/mL Solostar is a long-acting type of insulin used to treat types 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus in both adults and children. It provides a steady level of insulin in the body for an entire day and helps control blood sugar levels. Toujeo 300 U/mL Solostar can be prescribed alone or along with fast-acting insulin or other diabetes medicines. Your doctor or nurse will teach you the correct way of injecting it under the skin. You should use this medicine regularly as per the dose advised to get the maximum benefit. If you stop taking it, your blood sugar levels may rise very high which may put you at risk of serious complications. It is only a part of the treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.

How it works

Toujeo 300 U/mL Solostar is a long-acting insulin that provides consistent all-day sugar control. It works like your body's natural insulin. Insulin facilitates reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and also suppresses the production of sugar in the liver.

Direction of use

Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.

Tips

• Inject Toujeo 300 U/mL Solostar under the skin
• Inject at the same time every day
• Rotate injection sites to prevent hard lumps from developing
• Exercise regularly
• Eat a healthy diet and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) alongside
• Regularly monitor blood sugar levels
• Carry high sugar food with you

Side Effects

• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level)
• Peripheral edema
• Lipodystrophy
• Allergic reactions
• Injection site reactions
• Itching
• Rashes
• Weight gain