Precise application guidance

Dosage

Information about Mounjaro dosing

Detailed information about proper dosing and application.

Dosage Schedule

Weeks 1-4
2.5 mg
Initiation dose for body adaptation
Weeks 5-8
5 mg
First dose increase
Weeks 9-12
7.5 mg
Further increase based on tolerance
Weeks 13-16
10 mg
Intermediate therapeutic dose
Weeks 17-20
12.5 mg
Higher therapeutic dose
Week 21+
15 mg
Maximum maintenance dose

* Dosage may be individually adjusted based on tolerance and efficacy

Injection Procedure

1

Preparation

🧊

Remove the pen from the refrigerator 15 minutes before injection. Check expiration date and solution clarity.

2

Site Selection

🎯

Choose thigh, abdomen, or upper arm. Rotate injection sites.

3

Disinfection

🧽

Clean the site with an alcohol swab and let it dry.

4

Administration

💉

Remove cap, place pen perpendicular to skin and press the button. Hold for 10 seconds.

5

Completion

✅

Remove pen, inspect site, and dispose safely.

Storage & Handling

Before First Use
Store refrigerated (2-8°C)
Protect from light
Do not freeze
Use within 21 days after first use
Check expiration date
After First Use
May be stored at room temperature (up to 30°C)
Maximum 21 days outside refrigerator
Protect from direct sunlight
Do not leave in car
Dispose safely after use

Side Effects

Common Side Effects
Usually improve after several weeks
Nausea (up to 20% of patients)
Diarrhea (12-16% of patients)
Reduced appetite (5-11% of patients)
Vomiting (3-9% of patients)
Abdominal pain (6-9% of patients)
Serious Side Effects
Contact a doctor immediately if they occur
Pancreatitis (rare)
Diabetic retinopathy (in diabetics)
Acute kidney injury
Severe allergic reactions
Gallbladder problems