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Using antidiabetic medicines during breastfeeding
Refrigerated Storage
Lantus
SanofiIn the event of an inadvertent temperature excursion the following data may be used:
Vials
Unopened vials are not to be stored above 8°C. Storage of unopened vials or in-use vials above the recommended 8°C reduces shelf life to 28 days. The vial can be stored back in the refrigerator (2-8°C) or at temperatures not exceeding 25°C for 5 ml vials and 30°C for 10ml vials.
Cartridges
If unopened cartridges are stored above 8°C they have a reduced shelf life of 28 days and may be stored back in the refrigerator (2-8°C) or at room temperature below 30°C. In-use cartridges in the pen device should be stored at room temperature not exceeding 30°C and must be discarded 28 days after opening.
SoloStar
If unused SoloStar pens are stored between 8°C to 30°C they have a reduced shelf life of 28 days. After first use, a SoloStar pen should continue to be stored at room temperature not exceeding 30°C for a maximum of 28 days.
Please also refer to the manufacturer’s product literature for recommended storage information at https://www.medicines.org.uk
Toujeo
SanofiIn the event of an inadvertent temperature excursion the following data may be used:
The medicinal product may be stored for a maximum of 6 weeks below 30°C and away from direct heat or direct light. Pens in use must not be stored in the refrigerator.
Please refer to the manufacturer’s product literature for recommended storage information at https://www.medicines.org.uk
Abasaglar
Eli LillyIn the event of an inadvertent temperature excursion the following data may be used:
The medicinal product may be stored for a maximum of 28 days up to 30°C. Do not return to the fridge.
Please also refer to the manufacturer’s product literature for recommended storage information at https://www.medicines.org.uk
Contact Eli Lilly in all other cases where a deviation from the recommended storage conditions has occurred. Refer to the current BNF for company details.