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Lantus SoloStar Solution for Injection in a Pre-Filled Pen

NAFDAC Reg. No. A6-0139 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 28 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Lantus SoloStar Solution for Injection in a Pre-Filled Pen
NAFDAC number
A6-0139
Active ingredient
Insulin glargine
Strength
300 units/3 mL
Form
Solution for injection
Pack size
3 mL x 5's (in pre-filled pen)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Sanofi-Aventis Nigeria Limited
Approved
8 Nov 2022
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
7 Nov 2027
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • Lantus SoloStar Solution for Injection in a Pre-Filled Pen is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (A6-0139). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Lantus SoloStar Solution for Injection in a Pre-Filled Pen is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for insulin glargine, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is used for

BASAGLAR ® is indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. BASAGLAR ® is a long-acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use : Not recommended for treating diabetic ketoacidosis. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use BASAGLAR is not recommended for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.

Possible side effects

The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere: Hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] . Hypoglycemia Due to Medication Errors [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] . Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] . Hypokalemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] . Adverse reactions commonly (≥5%) associated with insulin glargine products are: Hypoglycemia, allergic reactions, injection site reaction, lipodystrophy, pruritus, rash, edema, and weight gain. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Eli Lilly and Company at 1-800-LillyRx (1-800-545-5979) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. …

Do not use if

BASAGLAR is contraindicated: During episodes of hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] . In patients with hypersensitivity to insulin glargine or any of the excipients in BASAGLAR [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] . During episodes of hypoglycemia. ( 4 ) Hypersensitivity to BASAGLAR or any of its excipients. ( 4 )

Warnings

Never share a BASAGLAR prefilled pen between patients, even if the needle is changed. ( 5.1 ) Hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia with changes in insulin regimen: Make changes to a patient's insulin regimen (e.g., insulin strength, manufacturer, type, injection site or method of administration) under close medical supervision with increased frequency of blood glucose monitoring. ( 5.2 ) Hypoglycemia: May be life-threatening. Increase frequency of glucose monitoring with changes to: insulin dosage, co-administered glucose lowering medications, meal pattern, physical activity; and in patients with renal or hepatic impairment and hypoglycemia unawareness. …

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Published studies with use of insulin glargine products during pregnancy have not reported a clear association with insulin glargine products and adverse developmental outcomes (see Data). There are risks to the mother and fetus associated with poorly controlled diabetes in pregnancy (see Clinical Considerations). …

Storage

Dispense in the original sealed carton with the enclosed Instructions for Use. Protect BASAGLAR from heat and light. Do not freeze BASAGLAR. …

General information only, not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

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About Lantus SoloStar Solution for Injection in a Pre-Filled Pen

What is in Lantus SoloStar Solution for Injection in a Pre-Filled Pen?

Lantus SoloStar Solution for Injection in a Pre-Filled Pen contains Insulin glargine (300 units/3 mL), as solution for injection, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Lantus SoloStar Solution for Injection in a Pre-Filled Pen registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Lantus SoloStar Solution for Injection in a Pre-Filled Pen is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A6-0139, and its registration is active as of 28 October 2026.

Has Lantus SoloStar Solution for Injection in a Pre-Filled Pen been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Lantus SoloStar Solution for Injection in a Pre-Filled Pen in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Lantus SoloStar Solution for Injection in a Pre-Filled Pen is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number A6-0139, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Lantus SoloStar Solution for Injection in a Pre-Filled Pen used for?

BASAGLAR ® is indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. BASAGLAR ® is a long-acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use : Not recommended fo (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for insulin glargine. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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